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
Maritime Patrol Aircraft capability to be regenerated
Mark Francois has confirmed that an initiative which maintains the training of staff formerly based at RAF Kinloss has been extended. Mark Francois is Minister...
Eurojet to continue Typhoon engine support
NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency has awarded a three year contract to Eurojet to support the EJ200 engine.
Eurojet Turbo GmbH Managing Director Clemens...
Saudi Arabia purchases Meteor missiles
Saudi Arabia has signed the first export contract of the Meteor air to air missile with manufacturer MBDA, for an estimated £650M, according to French...
British aircraft continue fight against Islamic State
British forces have continued to conduct operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against Islamic State.
Royal Air Force combat aircraft have continued...
Airbus looking to offer Tanan to UK
Airbus Defence & Space is working towards the certification of its Tanan rotary unmanned air vehicle demonstrator, which it intends to offer the Royal...
Falkland Islands SAR contract awarded
AAR Airlift has been awarded a £180 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide a 10 year search and rescue service...
Scotland to benefit greatly in updated defence equipment plan
The UK Ministry of Defence has released the third annual update to the defence equipment plan, setting out spending plans for the next decade.
The...
Could Britain win the Australian frigate contract?
Britain could attract $10 billion Australian frigate contract after a report by RAND is expected to advise that using an existing design, most likely Britains Type...
F-35 gun problem rumours unfounded
You may have seen some articles over the last few weeks that claim that the F-35's gun will not work until 2020 or that...
