George Allison
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
RFA Wave Knight hands over North Atlantic Patrol to RFA Mounts Bay
RFA Wave Knight handed over North Atlantic patrol duties to RFA Mounts Bay after a 13 month deployment.
RAF opens close combat role to women
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that from September this year, ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women.
Netherlands to spend $58.2 m on AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems
The US State Department has approved a purchase by the Netherlands for AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems.
Bahrain to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Sniper targeting pod
Lockheed Martin has received a direct commercial sale contract from the Bahrain Defence Force to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for its F-16 fleet.
UK invests £40m in Typhoon jet Defensive Aids Sub System upgrades
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced an investment of £40 million to improve the defence capabilities of Typhoon.
P-8 Poseidon being examined as replacement for Sentinel surveillance aircraft
The UK is examining sensor augmentation of the P-8 Poseidon to make it a suitable replacement for the Sentinel surveillance aircraft.
New P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons named
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has revealed the identity of the two new P-8 Poseidon squadrons.
North Atlantic Council statement on the North Korean missile launch
The North Atlantic Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) unprecedented launch of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range.
Australia seeking to upgrade Super Hornet fleet in $101.4 million deal
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request from Australia for upgrades to its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft.
Government suggest change to UK F-35 variant order after first 48 F-35Bs
Earl Howe, Minister of State for Defence and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, has suggested that a change in F-35 variant may be on the cards after the first 48 F-35Bs.
