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
What is SPEAR 3 and why is it important?
The 'Select Precision Effects At Range Capability 3' is an air-to-ground, anti-tank, anti-structure and anti-ship missile.
Inmarsat completes testing of satellite infrastructure for European Aviation Network
Inmarsat has announced a key infrastructure milestone for its European Aviation Network, following the successful test and validation of the EAN Satellite Access Station...
J-20 enters service in China
The Chengdu J-20, China’s independently developed fighter has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
HMS Queen Elizabeth could deploy before 2020 in the event of an ‘operational emergency’
The Ministry of Defence has examined the feasibility of deploying Carrier Strike before December 2020 and advised against this in anything other than an operational emergency.
China to raise defence budget by 7 percent
China will raise its 2017 defence budget by around 7 percent, a spokesperson for the annual session of the country’s top legislature has said.
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Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Hobart completes sea trials
HMAS Hobart, first-of-class of Australia's three new Aegis-equipped Air Warfare Destroyers has completed five weeks of sea trials.
Northrop Grumman to provide LITENING pods to Royal Danish Air Force
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Royal Danish Air Force to provide LITENING Targeting pods for its F-16 aircraft.
F-35 successfully conducts first ASRAAM firing
The F-35 has successfully conducted its first firing trials of the MBDA Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).
Babcock International boosted by “compelling” valuation
Liberum Capital raised their stance on defence contractor Babcock to buy from hold with an unchanged share price target of 960p.
HMS Monmouth conducts sovereignty patrol off Gibraltar
Accompanied by HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar, frigate HMS Monmouth conducted a 'sovereignty patrol' of territorial waters off Gibraltar.
