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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Warships begin to arrive in Glasgow

Warships have started to arrive in the city with more vessels expected to arrive in preparation for Exercise Joint Warrior.

Britain, America and Australia announce new defence alliance

Australia, the United States and Britain have created the new 'AUKUS' defence alliance. The first initiative of the alliance will be collaboration on future nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy

British unmanned fighter ‘Mosquito’ to fly in 2023

Mosquito, the upcoming British fighter drone, will fly in 2023.

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.