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
Royal Navy seeking ‘loitering munitions’ for ships
Loitering munitions, weapons that can 'loiter' above a battlefield and wait for their target, are being sought by the Royal Navy to enhance the capabilities of its warships.
BBC announces new aircraft carrier documentary
The new documentary follows HMS Queen Elizabeth on a 20,000-mile round trip from Portsmouth to the South China Sea as part of a task force of destroyers, frigates and supply ships.
Britain, Italy and Japan merge combat aircraft projects
Britain, Japan and Italy have merged the Tempest and the F-X next-generation fighter projects into what is now called the 'Global Combat Air Programme'.
Medics test ‘air ambulance’ concept on aircraft carrier
The new Maritime Medical Emergency Response Team (MMERT) flies a small team of casualty experts directly to the injured person by helicopter, provides on-the-spot life-saving care.
NATO naval units increase readiness in Baltic Sea
Twenty-three vessels and nearly 5,000 troops participated in different scenarios throughout the exercise in the Gulf of Finland.
BAE leads team to bring augmented reality to Hawk
BAE Systems will collaborate with Red 6 to explore the integration of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) onto the Hawk fast jet trainer aircraft.
NATO exercise demonstrates naval electronic warfare capability
Dynamic Guard 22-2 is an electronic warfare exercise that provides tactical training for the NATO Response Force and Allied national units.
British Commandos board vessel during exercise
Royal Navy helicopters and Royal Marines pounced on RFA Argus during boarding operations training alongside Algerian counterparts.
Final Boeing 747 leaves factory
Production of the 747, the world's first twin-aisle airliner, began in 1967 and spanned 54 years, during which a total of 1,574 aircraft were built.
What are the black sections on the Type 26 Frigate hull?
The Type 26 Frigate is an advanced submarine-hunting vessel, and by virtue of that fact, the class needs to have a low acoustic signature.
