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George Allison

George Allison
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George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

Rolls-Royce demonstrate world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel

Rolls-Royce have successfully demonstrated the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark.

Raytheon ‘bridging generation gap’ with F-35 and modernisation of legacy aircraft

Aircraft with Raytheon systems include F-35, F-22, F/A-18, F-16, EA-18G, F-15, JAS-39 Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon.

Rolls-Royce opens Defence Service Delivery Centre at RAF Lossiemouth

Rolls-Royce has opened its latest Defence Service Delivery Centre in the UK, located at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, to support the resident fleet of Typhoon combat aircraft.

US Air Force to resume F-35A flying operations

The 56th Fighter Wing will resume local F-35A flight operations following an 11-day pause after five 'physiological events' occurred.

MBDA introduce ‘SmartGlider’ family of weapons

MBDA presents the new SmartGlider family of guided weapons which they say are optimised to counter 'anti-access strategies' and other emerging threats.

AW169 selected by the Argentine National Gendarmerie

Leonardo has announced an order for an AgustaWestland AW169 by the Argentine National Gendarmerie in support of law enforcement and border patrol operations.

Canadian fighter aircraft practice interception with US bombers

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet fighter jets practised identification and intercept procedures as B-52 Stratofortress bombers returned to the US from an overseas exercise.

Boeing wins three-year contract to support Indian Navy P-8I fleet

Boeing has received a three-year contract earlier this month to continue support of the Indian Navy’s fleet of P-8I maritime patrol aircraft.

WATCH: Tour HMS Queen Elizabeth

Take a tour showing the fifth generation F-35B Lightning and HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest ship to be ever constructed in Britain for the Royal Navy.

HMS Diamond shows off firepower in missile test off Scottish coast

Watch as Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond tests her Sea Viper missile system off the coast of Scotland.