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 E-3D Sentry completes last mission before retirement
The RAF's E-3 Sentry airborne early warning aircraft fleet has completed its last operational mission with their replacement not due until 2023.
British Army looking to airdrop vehicles from A400M
The Ministry of Defence have issued a tender notice valued at up to £50m setting out requirements for a system to drop vehicles from A400M 'Atlas' transport aircraft.
MoD pays hackers to uncover network vulnerabilities
The Ministry of Defence has paid bounties to hackers for discovering vulnerabilities in its computer networks.
Bell unveils new military ‘High-Speed VTOL’ concepts
Bell have unveiled design concepts for aircraft that use the firms 'High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing' technology.
Sonar 2150 passes first-of-class acceptance trials
Ultra Electronics have announced that Sonar 2150 successfully completed its first-of-class sea acceptance trial onboard HMS Portland.
BAE engineers develop new PPE for NHS staff
Engineers from BAE's submarines business have developed new Personal Protective Equipment for NHS staff on Covid-19 wards.
Two British frigates to be gifted to Greece
HMS Monmouth and HMS Montrose, two Type 23 Frigates, will be given to Greece as part of efforts to 'sweeten the deal' to sell the Type 31.
Government could pay £75m for exclusive use of charter aircraft
One of the requirements for the £75m aircraft is to provide "highly desirable travel to the United States" despite a Voyager aircraft having been convetered for ministerial transport to save money on aircraft charters.
HMS Bangor leaves Scotland for Gulf
Minehunter HMS Bangor has left Faslane for a two year mission to the Gulf.
British Littoral Response Group ships to be based in Oman
A bespoke force of ships, aircraft and personnel will be based in Oman as part of a forward-deployed Littoral Response Group.
