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
Typhoon jets dogfight off coast of Scotland
Two Typhoon jets from Lossiemouth were carving up the skies off the coast of Scotland this afternoon.
BAE to enhance GPS tech Typhoon fighter jets
DIGAR will boost the protection of the aircraft from GPS signal jamming, spoofing, and Radio Frequency interference.
Ajax vehicle legal costs surpass £983,000
Since 2010, the Ministry of Defence has paid £873,689.12 to the Government Legal Department and £110,072.53 to Slaughter & May LLP.
Clyde naval base to get two new floating docks
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to procure two new floating docks along with associated infrastructure for Faslane.
Ukraine war boosts revenue at Scottish Gov owned airport
Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport has reported a boost in revenue, thanks to increased passenger numbers, a robust partnership with Ryanair, and heightened military use amid the Ukraine conflict.
Ministry of Defence sees more devices lost and stolen
In the last year, the MoD recorded the loss or theft of 185 laptops, 98 mobile phones, 30 memory sticks, and 70 external hard drives.
Snatch Landrover to remain in service longer
It has been revealed that the Snatch Land Rover, slated to leave service in March 2024, is to have its service life extended beyond this date.
UK clarifies that flights aren’t ‘supporting’ Israel
After previously claiming that the UK has "provided surveillance support to Israel", a Minister has now said that UK surveillance aircraft are "not flying in support of Israel".
Disaster averted onboard British nuclear submarine
Engineers averted what could have been the worst Royal Navy disaster since World War Two.
Japan cleared to purchase 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of hundreds of Raytheon-made Tomahawk missiles to Japan for $2.4 billion.
