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
F-35B initial release to service signed
A major milestone in the British operation of the F-35 has been achieved.
Tornado jets sink Islamic State vessels
Typhoons have destroyed an artillery piece in western Mosul, while Tornado jets sank two vessels on the Tigris.
Interoperability ‘key’ to F-35 combat success
The ability of the F-35 to gather and share information is where the primarily lethality of the jet comes from, according to its pilots.
RAF transport French equipment to Mali for Counter Insurgency Operations
The Royal Air Force have been assisting French troops in sub-Saharan Africa by delivering supplies to the Op Barkhane counter-insurgency efforts in Niger via C-17 Globemasters.
Royal Navy to kick off ‘Information Warrior’ exercise in March
The Royal Navy is developing and testing an innovative range of Information Warfare capabilities for Exercise 'Information Warrior 17.'
UH-60V Black Hawk completes first flight
Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully completed the first flight of the UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter.
Brazilian Navy abandons aircraft carrier refit plans and decides to scrap vessel
The Brazilian Navy have decided to abandon the refit of the Sao Paulo and decommission the aircraft carrier after a series of technical issues...
Textron Systems tests G-CLAW against moving targets
Textron Systems have announced the successful testing of G-CLAW, the company’s precision guided glide weapon, against moving targets.
F-35 passes target data to Typhoons which then ‘take out’ target
F-35 aircraft have successfully passed target data off to Typhoon jets who then successfully engaged the target during Exercise Red Flag.
HMS Dauntless and HMS Lancaster to finally rejoin fleet
The beleaguered vessels will spend several more months as "harbour training ships", before entering refit and rejoining the fleet.
