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
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.
Rolls-Royce joins British-French missile project
Rolls-Royce and Safran will partner to develop propulsion for a next-generation missile under development for Britain and France.
General Dynamics contracted for Dreadnought components
General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded a contract to support the installation of fire control systems for the American Columbia and British Dreadnought classes of ballistic missile submarines.
UK sending ‘scores’ of artillery guns and drones to Ukraine
The UK has announced that it will supply "scores of artillery guns, hundreds of drones" plus 50,000 rounds and more anti-tank weapons to Ukraine...
UK to develop unmanned anti-submarine helicopter
The new unmanned helicopter will allow crewed Royal Navy helicopters to re-deploy on alternative missions, freeing up the fleet for other tasks.
