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
Details emerge on huge new Glasgow shipbuilding facility
BAE Systems has revealed more details regarding their proposed 49-metre-tall shipbuilding facility in Glasgow.
British surveillance aircraft monitoring Black Sea
British RC-135 electronic surveillance aircraft continue to operate over the Black Sea near Ukraine, keeping an eye on Russian forces.
RAF tankers operating from commercial airports due to heat
Royal Air Force Voyager tankers are operating from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and London Stansted Airport as a precautionary measure due to the heat.
Raytheon to build laser weapon hub in Scotland
The 'advanced laser integration centre' will be a European hub for high-energy laser weaponry, say Raytheon UK.
Britain to build experimental ‘Hypersonic Air Vehicle’
Britain is to build an experimental 'Hypersonic Air Vehicle', with the project aiming to "establish the UK as a leader in reusable hypersonic air systems".
British ‘Dragonfire’ laser weapon passes early trials
Dragonfire, Britain’s new laser weapon, has successfully undertaken a series of trials to prove the accuracy and power of the directed energy weapon. It has been claimed that the system can successfully track air and sea targets with "exceptionally high accuracy".
RAF tankers moved to Glasgow Prestwick Airport due to heat
A number of Voyager tanker aircraft had to be diverted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport due to the extreme heat at their home base of RAF Brize Norton.
Voyager tanker deploys to Estonia and back to refuel allies
A Voyager tanker has flown from the UK to Estonia and back to refuel jets securing the skies over the Baltic state as part of Britain's effort to help secure the Eastern border of NATO.
British ‘Tempest’ demonstrator jet to fly within five years
A flying demonstrator aircraft will be unveiled within the next five years as part of Britain's next-generation fighter aircraft programme.
Drones to deploy onboard British aircraft carrier again
The experimental trials, which are closely associated with the Navy’s Vampire Phase 1 programme, will test QinetiQ Target Systems’ Banshees in training and ISR scenarios.
