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
Hanwha launches ‘Team Thunder’ for UK artillery bid
DSEI 2021 - Hanwha Defense has formed a partnership with leading defence manufacturers in the UK to develop a local variant of the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer for the British Army.
Saab ‘Next Generation Combat Boat’ on the Thames
DSEI 2021 - Travelling for the first time outside of its native Sweden, Saab’s Combat Boat 90 NG (CB90) has toured the Thames visiting London landmarks.
Russian spy ship ‘Yantar’ in English channel
The Yantar, officially an oceanographic research vessel, is actually bristling with surveillance equipment as well as hosting a number of manned and unmanned deep-sea submersibles.
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".
