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
Video of America shooting down suspected Chinese spy balloon
The U.S. military has shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon.
British aircraft in the Irish Sea heading to Scotland
HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently in the Irish Sea exercising with Texan training aircraft from RAF Valley in Wales on her way north to Scotland to take on ammunition.
Umoe Mandal contracted for more Type 26 Frigate masts
BAE Systems has contracted Norwegian shipyard Umoe Mandal to deliver advanced lightweight composite mast structures for the second batch of five Type 26 Frigates.
Tanks retain ‘central role’ in British Army vision of future
"No existing capability can match the tactical utility or strategic influence of armoured forces."
BAE and MBDA demo Akeron and CV90 firepower
MBDA's AKERON MP missile was successfully fired from a BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 infantry combat vehicle at a test range in northern Sweden.
RAF conduct Antarctic resupply mission
The Royal Air Force has initiated a series of long-range resupply flights for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) using an Atlas A400M transport aircraft based in the Falkland Islands.
BAE wins order for 20 more CV90 Mjölner mortar systems
This new order for 20 additional CV90 mortar systems for the Swedish Army brings the total fleet to 80 vehicles, planned to be in service by 2025.
Defence Secretary confirms Type 32 Frigate still planned
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the Type 32 Frigate is still being planned despite earlier rumours of cancellation, offering an explanation for why the class hasn't yet been funded.
New naval mine-hunting ‘mother ship’ to be based in Scotland
A specialist ship bought to support Royal Navy mine-hunting operations has arrived in Plymouth for conversion work before heading to Faslane, near Glasgow.
New anti-ship, land attack missiles fitted to British frigate
HMS Somerset, a Type 23 Frigate, is the first British warship to receive a replacement for the ageing Harpoon missile - the anti-ship and land-attack 'Naval Strike Missile'.
