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-35 aircraft forward deploy to Bulgaria
Two United States Air Force F-35 jets and about supporting teams have arrived at Graf Ignatievo Air Base in Bulgaria.
Greece to purchase CH-47D helicopters from the US
The US State Department has approved the sale of CH-47D helicopters to Greece.
Australia requests $137.6m sale of AGM-88 missiles
The US State Department has approved the sale of AGM-88 Anti-Radiation Missiles to Australia.
According to the notice of sale, Australia has requested a possible...
£1bn nuclear attack submarine HMS Audacious launched
HMS Audacious, the fourth of seven Astute class attack submarines, has been launched BAE Systems at its site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
New Zealand to purchase P-8 Poseidon aircraft
New Zealand has requested the potential sale of up to four P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Israel to purchase 13 new naval guns from the US in $440m deal
The US State Department has approved the sale to Israel of thirteen 76mm Naval Guns and associated technical support.
World’s largest cyber defence exercise takes place in Estonia
Locked Shields 2017, the largest cyber defence exercise in the world, is taking place this week. The event was organised by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia.
Russian naval intelligence vessel crashes and sinks in Black Sea
A Russian naval intelligence vessel sank off Turkey's Black Sea coast on Thursday after colliding with a vessel carrying livestock.
Shipborne air-to-air refuelling capability ‘being explored’ for Queen Elizabeth carriers
Options, seemingly including shipborne air-to-air refuelling, to augment the capabilities of the Queen Elizabeth carriers in future are currently being explored by the MoD.
F-35 automated logisitics system all set for A and C variants, B variant lags...
The upgraded Autonomic Logistics Information System has been approved for installation.
