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
Boeing wins contract for new American naval fighter
Boeing has been selected to design, build and deliver the US Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter under a multi-billion-dollar contract.
Rincell unveils high-power drone battery cell
US battery manufacturer Rincell has introduced a new high-discharge 21700 lithium-ion cell aimed at drones and other power-intensive applications, with the company saying the RC50T is already in production and shipping to customers.
Burden shifting among topics for NATO college students
Students on the NATO Defence College's senior and regional cooperation courses spent a day at alliance headquarters working through burden shifting, the strategic imperatives facing NATO and a turbulent security environment.
British forces leave Iraq as coalition mission ends
British personnel have departed Iraq as the Global Coalition ends its military mission against Daesh in the country, bringing more than a decade of operations under Operation Inherent Resolve to a close.
Advanced British warship nears return to fleet
HMS Daring has taken on fuel for the first time in years, in the clearest sign yet that the destroyer is close to going back to sea after nearly a decade.
Skyrora hot fires scaled-down orbital rocket in Scotland
Skyrora has completed a 45-second static hot-fire test of a scaled-down version of its Skyrora XL rocket at Machrihanish in Scotland.
NATO’s only Latin American partner visits Brussels HQ
Students from the Colombia War College have visited NATO headquarters in Brussels for briefings on the alliance's political and military structure and on its partnership with Colombia, the only Latin American country to hold partner status, according to NATO.
Ukraine runs first supply mission with amphibious robot
Ukrainian troops have carried out what is described as the first logistics mission using a domestically developed amphibious uncrewed ground vehicle, covering more than 40km over land and water.
British Commandos called in air strikes alongside Navy SEALs
Royal Marines from the UK Commando Force guided in attacks by American fast jets and seized a ship at sea during three weeks of maritime special operations training with United States Navy SEALs in Virginia.
No explosive devices found in vehicles near Fairford just petrol
No improvised explosive devices were found in the three vehicles examined after five men were arrested close to RAF Fairford at the weekend, although a quantity of petrol was recovered, according to Counter Terrorism Policing.
