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
Scottish podcaster charged for threatening English police
After we reported that a commentator on the 'Aye Right' podcast said that he would 'happily take out English police officers crossing the border with a high powered rifle', Police Scotland have now charged the person with "with making threatening remarks".
Fifth new P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft lands in UK
The Poseidon MRA1, named Fulmar, flew directly from Boeing Field near Seattle.
Nine Poseidon MRA Mk.1 aircraft have been ordered for the Royal Air Force.
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Still no date for Warrior Capability Sustainment contract
The upgraded Warriors were originally due to enter service in March last year.
Martin Baker awarded $8.7m for F-35 ejection seats
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd has been awarded an $8.7m for the manufacture of 581 explosive cartridges kits and 1,116 explosive cartridges.
BAE to sustain U.S Navy Air Traffic Control systems
BAE Systems will provide lifecycle, engineering, and sustainment support to ensure precision approaches as part of a new $65.7m contract.
Professor Chris Whitty harassed by COVID-denier at lunch
Professor Chris Whitty, an epidemiologist and head of the public health profession, has been harassed by a man accusing him of "lying" about COVID19 cases while attempting to get lunch today.
Britten-Norman planning to automate Islander aircraft
Britten-Norman have announced that they will work with Blue Bear Systems to automate the Islander aircraft.
BAE contracted for countermeasures for Lot 12 F-35s
BAE Systems has been awarded $81.3m for 1,512 radio frequency countermeasures for Lot 12 F-35 aircraft.
U.S Navy looking again at light carriers says report
"It's not unreasonable today to think about a light carrier that would launch unmanned vertical take-off vehicles."
Dreadnought submarine ‘on track’ for first delivery early 2030s
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that first of class nuclear missile submarine HMS Dreadnought is "on track" for delivery in the early 2030s.
