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
BAE to support radar on Brazilian flagship ‘Atlantico’
BAE Systems has signed a five-year contract to support the ARTISAN Radar on the Brazilian Navy’s flagship, the NAM Atlântico (formerly HMS Ocean).
Australians now attending British nuclear submarine courses
As part of the AUKUS agreement, Australian submariners are now attending Royal Navy nuclear propulsion training courses.
MoD pays £423,000 in low flying compensation over last year
According to figures released by the Ministry of Defence, the total amount of compensation paid for all low flying claims since June 2021 is £423,084.52.
Spanish warship in illegal incursion into Gibraltar waters
A Spanish Navy vessel, the Infanta Elena, entered Gibraltar waters on Thursday before being escorted out..
British surveillance aircraft sorties triple since New Year
Figures show the number of sorties by British RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft go from 6 per month in December to a peak of 18 per month when Russia invaded Ukraine.
RAF halt ‘non-essential’ Typhoon flights due to issue
The Royal Air Force have paused "non-essential flying" by Typhoon and Hawk jets as a "temporary safety precaution" until a technical issue with their ejector seats is resolved.
MBDA developing ‘Weapon Management System’ for Tempest jet
At the Farnborough International Airshow, MBDA revealed its vision for "optimising weapon effects in the future battlespace" through its 'Weapon Effects Management System'.
British Royal Marines ‘invade’ the Netherlands
Strike teams from 40 Commando landed on the Dutch island of Texel before 'taking out enemy positions', but don't worry, it was just an exercise.
British warship tracks Russian submarines into North Sea
HMS Portland tracked two Russian submarines as they made their way south along the Norwegian coast from the Arctic.
Ukraine sailors training on ship in Scottish waters
Ukrainian sailors are being trained onboard a Royal Navy Sandown Class Minehunter off the coast of Scotland.
