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 radars get £270m support deal
The Ministry of Defence has struck a deal with BAE Systems to support the Royal Navy’s three main radar systems.
Britten-Norman moves aircraft production back to UK
Aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has announced a shift of aircraft production from Eastern Europe back to its historic home in Bembridge, Isle of Wight.
UK universities allegedly helped Iran develop drone tech
Leading institutions like the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the University of Glasgow, Cranfield, and Northumbria Universities were among those allegedly involved.
BAE discuss safety issues relating to new carriers
In a recent presentation, BAE Systems unveiled a raft of advancements in fire safety and damage control for warship design, taking into account lessons learned from the Queen Elizabeth class carriers.
When and where for the final RAF Hercules flypast
The Royal Air Force is bidding farewell to Hercules with a flypast on the 14th of June spanning the entire United Kingdom - here's when and where you can watch.
Scottish shipyards gear up for warship building boom
Between 2015 and 2035, Scottish shipyards are expected to construct 24 warships, with several already built and some in service.
Rolls-Royce secures £500m Typhoon engine support deal
The contract is set to span six years, from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2029, and holds an estimated value of £500 million.
RAF shadow Russian jets over Baltic twice in 24 hours
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters stationed in Estonia were dispatched twice within a 24-hour time frame to monitor Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea.
British warship shadows Russian task group near UK waters
The Russian trio – guided-missile frigate Admiral Grigorovich and two Stereguschiy II-class corvettes, Soobrazitelny and Stoikiy - were also monitored by Typhoon jets and P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth.
SNMG2 gears up for exercise in Western Mediterranean
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) sailed from Naval Station Rota, Spain, on May 29th, 2023.
