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
Dragonfire, a guide to the new British laser weapon
Let's take a closer look at the new laser weapon demonstrator being built for the UK.
BAE unveil new mine countermeasures and autonomy system
BAE Systems has today unveiled NAUTIS 5, the latest version of its flagship Mine Counter Measures (MCM) system, at DSEI.
Qatar to purchase 24 Typhoon jets
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has welcomed Qatar’s intent to proceed with the purchase of Typhoon aircraft.
French military equipment delivered to Guadeloupe by Royal Air Force C-17
Urgently required vehicles and equipment have been delivered to Pointe-à-Pitre on the French Island of Guadeloupe aboard a Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
British troops focus efforts on ‘restoring normal life’ in Caribbean
Royal Marines and Army Commando Engineers have started restoring vital services on the Turks and Caicos Islands after a special team flew in to assess damage.
Harpoon gains reprieve as decision to retire the Anti-Ship missile is deferred
The Harpoon anti-ship missile was due to be retired from Royal Navy service in 2018, that is now understood to have changed.
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RFA Mounts Bay’s in ‘Herculean Effort’ to help British Virgin Islanders
Power and fresh water is now flowing to hundreds of British Virgin islanders thanks to the ‘herculean efforts' of RFA Mounts Bay.
‘Fast growth’ forecast for anti-ship missile market
The value of the anti-ship missile market is expected to climb over the next 15 years, according to data compiled by Forecast International.
Gripen for the UK ‘Air Support to Defence Operational Training programme’?
Saab is to offer the Gripen Aggressor for the UK’s upcoming Air Support to Defence Operational Training programme.
12th British F-35B rolls out of factory, takes to the air
The 12th F-35B for the United Kingdom has taken to the air.
