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
Leonardo reveals team ‘AW149 UK’ for UK Medium Helicopter
Leonardo is putting forward its latest-generation AW149 helicopter for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter competition.
First Challenger 3 guns enter production ahead of schedule
Two Challeger 3 bound Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore L55A1 weapons for testing and trialling have now entered production, ahead of schedule, at Rheinmetall’s Unterluss facility.
British carriers conduct simultaneous F-35 jet operations
The Royal Navy currently has two aircraft carriers at sea both flying F-35 jets, something that only one other navy in the world is capable of.
Aeralis announces collaboration with Rolls-Royce
New British military jet developer AERALIS has announced an agreement with Rolls-Royce to meet the company’s propulsion requirements.
Tekever say their drones in channel ‘help prevent illegal migration’
The Home Office has been using TEKEVER’s 'UAS-as-a-Service' to survey the English Channel and "help prevent illegal migration and illegal fishing activities".
Typhoon display jet overflies White Cliffs
A Typhoon display team jet has been flying over the White Cliffs ahead of the anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
British Army vehicles to recieve ‘deadly laser weapon’
The chosen platform for the laser weapon will be the British Army’s 'Wolfhound', a six-wheeled variant of the Mastiff.
Scottish Government shipyard misses out on Scottish ferry order
Scottish Government owned Ferguson Marine shipyard missed out on an order to build two new ferries for Scottish Government after four shipyards based in Poland, Romania and Turkey were invited to submit detailed tenders instead.
Union calls for military to ease pressure on NHS Scotland
Union Unite has called for military personnel to be used to augment NHS staff and ease pressure on hospitals.
BAE unveil torpedo carrying heavy-lift T-650 drone
DSEI 2021 - The T-650 heavy-lift drone can fly at 140 kilometres per hour and carry a 300kg payload, including lightweight torpedoes, with a range of 30 kilometres.
