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
US Army orders Saab Giraffe 1X radars
Saab has received a contract from the US Army to supply its Giraffe 1X radar systems to support security cooperation partners, the company stated.
Powerful new American warship completes trials
The ship’s latest trials featured tests of the Flight III AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar system and Aegis Baseline 10 combat system, both major upgrades that enhance situational awareness and sensor capability.
Far-right terror cell jailed for West Yorkshire attack plot
Three men from an online extreme right-wing group have been jailed for a combined total of 29 years for planning a terrorist attack in West Yorkshire, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Typhoons support Jordan in missions against Islamic State
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have provided air support to Jordanian Armed Forces during recent coalition operations targeting Islamic State in the Middle East.
US Army fields BAE Systems’ new secure radio for helicopters
The US Army has begun fielding BAE Systems’ AN/ARC-231A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set, or MARS, across select rotary-wing aircraft, the company stated.
US soldier commands autonomous Black Hawk drone
A US Army National Guard soldier has become the first person without formal pilot training to plan and execute autonomous helicopter missions using Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s MATRIX technology, the company stated.
UK launches £9bn overhaul of military homes and bases
The UK government has announced a £9 billion, decade-long plan to modernise and rebuild more than 40,000 military homes across the country, the UK Defence Journal understands.
New advanced American nuke sub conducts trials
HII has confirmed the successful completion of initial sea trials for the US Navy’s Virginia-class attack submarine USS Massachusetts.
Royal Navy tests quantum tech on drone sub Excalibur
The Royal Navy has completed a major trial of quantum navigation technology on its uncrewed submarine testbed XV Excalibur, the service stated.
Rolls-Royce opens Cardiff hub for nuclear sub work
Rolls-Royce Submarines has opened a new engineering office in Cardiff that will create more than 100 skilled jobs and support work on the UK’s Dreadnought and AUKUS submarine programmes.
