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
First Typhoon delivered to Oman
Oman announced its decision to purchase twelve Typhoon and eight Hawk aircraft in December 2012. Deliveries of the first aircraft are due to begin later this year.
WannaCry ransomware that crippled NHS has links to North Korea
Similarities spotted between last week’s cyber-attack and code used by a group with links to the North Korean government say Kaspersky and Symantec.
Boeing to remanufacture 38 Apache helicopters for UK
A contract modification detailed by the US Department of Defense has indicated that Boeing has been awarded $488 million "for the re-manufacture of 38 AH-64 Apache aircraft" for the UK.
No, Trident doesn’t run on Windows XP
Some have claimed that the Vanguard class submarines which carry Trident are vulnerable to cyber-attacks in the same way the recently hit NHS is, that is not the case.
Global scale of cyber-attacks that hit the NHS now understood
An attack that hit the NHS brought to light a global ransomware infection, hitting 75,000 computers in 99 countries, demanding ransom payments in 20 languages.
NHS hit by UK-wide cyber-attacks
NHS services across England have been hit by a large-scale cyber-attack, reports are also coming in of attacks against other trusts around the UK.
India requests ‘chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear’ protection equipment
The US State Department has approved the sale of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection equipment to India.
French-led amphibious assault force halts exercise after landing craft runs aground
The exercise was halted after a French landing craft ran aground, damaging one of its propellers.
USS Abraham Lincoln now underway for sea trials
Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is now underway for trials following a four-year refuelling and complex overhaul.
United Arab Emirates granted approval for $2bn Patriot missile purchase
The US State Department has approved the sale of Patriot missiles to the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
