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
BAE reveal ‘directed energy laser and lens system’
BAE Systems have revealed a concept that they believe battlefield commanders will deploy, a new type of 'directed energy laser and lens system'
Pilot becomes first to reach 1,000 flight hours in the F-35
Lockheed Martin test pilot David 'Doc' Nelson became the first pilot to achieve 1,000 flight hours in the F-35 in January.
Britain and Turkey sign £100m deal to develop Turkish combat jet
BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries have signed an agreement to collaborate on the first development phase of an indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet for the Turkish Air Force.
US Army deploying AH-64 Apache battalion to Europe
A fleet of 20 AH-64 Apache aircraft from the 1st Armored Division will deploy to Europe in February.
New naval radar system Artisan 3D passes sea-based acceptance trials
The Artisan 3D radar system has successfully completed three years of sea-based trials on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates.
F-35 work to generate billions for UK economy
"The amount of revenue the UK will generate from the programme in its totality will create multiples of return on their investment".
HMS Queen Elizabeth sea trials date slips to Summer
It has emerged that HMS Queen Elizabeth will now sail for sea trials in Summer instead of Spring as previously expected. However, in such complex engineering projects, this type of occurrence isn't a cause for concern nor is it unusual.
HMS Westminster returns to sea after major refit
Type 23 Frigate HMS Westminster is now back at sea after a major refit sporting a new radar and a new missile system.
Saudi warship attacked by Houthi rebels
A Saudi Al Madinah class frigate has come under attack by three 'suicide boats' belonging to Houthi militants while on patrol west of Yemen.
Theresa May: Era of Britain and the US ‘intervening in sovereign countries’ over
The Prime Minister told the annual Congressional Republican Retreat in Philadelphia that the era of US and British interventionism is over.
