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
Britain starts manufacturing on new fighter jet demonstrator
The UK has begun manufacturing and assembling the main structure of its first new fighter jet protoype in four decades.
New frigate to be launched in Scotland next month
HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates, will soon be launched and enter the water for the first time.
Could British carriers soon host advanced jet combat drones?
General Atomics believes so, and they are promoting their Gambit 5 drone as the answer to enhancing the capabilities of Britain's Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
British Army vehicle fires high power laser weapon
According to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), this trial marks the first instance of such a weapon being fired from a UK land vehicle.
U.S. B-52H bombers arrive in Romania in message to Russia
The deployment will see the B-52s operating near the Black Sea coast near Ukraine.
New UK fighter jet programme appears to move forward
The UK's Tempest fighter jet programme seems to be moving forward despite previous concerns about its potential cancellation under the new Labour Government.
Britain unveils new stealth fighter design
The three nations of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – the UK, Italy, and Japan – have unveiled a new concept model of their next-generation combat aircraft. Set to be in service by 2035, this aircraft will be among the world's most advanced, fighter jets.
Couple engaged in A400M Atlas cockpit at RIAT 2024
RAF crew and onlookers experienced a heartwarming moment at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) when a couple got engaged in the cockpit of an RAF A400M Atlas.
Britain rebuilding ability to manufacture large-calibre guns
After a 20 year gap, the United Kingdom intends to regenerate the ability to build gun barrels of the type used by tanks and artillery.
Finland and Sweden intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic
The aircraft was not on a flight plan, not in radio contact with civilian air traffic control, and did not use a transponder signal as required under international aviation rules.
