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
British firm reportedly to win contract for Hawk replacement
British firm Aeralis has been tipped to win a contract to replace the Red Arrows' Hawk T1 jets.
BAE win £220m to deliver synthetic training for Typhoon pilots
The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems contracts valued at more than £220m to deliver advanced synthetic training for pilots training to fly Typhoon jets.
Babcock selling stake in AirTanker
Babcock is selling its 15.4% shareholding in AirTanker, the rganisation that leases the fourteen Voyager aircraft to support air-to-air refuelling, air transport and ancillary services for the Ministry of Defence.
Underwater drone carriers for the Royal Navy?
Probably not, no but engineers have taken a look at how the Royal Navy could embrace autonomous technology.
Concept shows British strike drones based in the stratosphere
Concept imagery shows autonomous, hypersonic Royal Navy strike drones launching from a floating base in the stratosphere.
British C-17 and Chinook fleets to be upgraded
British Chinook helicopters will be enhanced with state-of-the-art defensive systems while C-17 Globemaster aircraft will receive a software and hardware upgrade.
Royal Marine Commandos looking for stealthy naval drone
The Royal Marine Commando Force is looking to industry for the development of a "multi-payload, low-signature, long-endurance uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel".
Significant drop in number of ‘militarily useful’ British vessels
The number of vessels that could be requisitioned in appropriate circumstances to support the British armed forces has fallen from 721 to 584.
BAE selected by U.S. DARPA for ‘revolutionary aircraft design’
BAE Systems will progress the design and testing of new flow control technologies that could deliver "significant operational enhancements".
£5.5bn Ajax armoured vehicle project on ‘end-of-life watch’
John Healey, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, argued that "the Minister’s statement now puts Ajax on an end-of-life watch".
