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
UK stops interim anti-ship missile project
The interim anti-ship missile wold have filled the gap between Harpoon retiring and the 'Future Cruise/Anti–Ship Weapon' entering service.
Royal Navy looking for Type 45 Destroyer engineering simulator
The Ministry of Defence want to replace "obsolete and incapable" training simulators and replace them with ones able to reflect changes made during the Type 45's power improvement programme.
More F-35 jets delivered to the UK
Three more F-35B aircraft have been delivered to the UK, bringing the fleet to 24 aircraft.
Ministry of Defence tendering to replace BAe 146 transport fleet
Under the £80 million 'Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation' contract, four Royal Air Force BAe 146 transport aircraft will be replaced by two civil business jets.
Why is shipbuilding apparently invisible in Scotland?
Social media encourages echo-chambers in which confirmation bias runs rampant.
Challenger 3 Active Protection System moves into next phase of trials
A contract award notice states that Israeli firm Rafael has been awarded a £4.5m contract for Challenger 3 'Active Protection System' phase 2A trials.
Cambridge firm to supply radar software for Type 26 Frigates
Cambridge Pixel will be supplying its latest generation of radar processing and display software for the Type 26 Frigate.
Drones go up against British aircraft carrier
The Royal Navy will now be able to routinely take Banshee drones on board aircraft carriers and conduct aerial defence drills for both F-35 and escort vessels.
UK increasing size of Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet
The Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet fleet will be expanded from 6 to 8 aircraft and upgraded to include new defensive systems.
Update on the UK’s nuclear submarine disposal efforts
Removal of low-level radioactive waste from Swiftsure and Resolution has been successfully and safely completed.
