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 jets ‘grapple with 50 aircraft’ over North Sea
Exercise Point Blank is a regular quarterly exercise.
Saab trials 3D-printed part on Gripen to repair ‘battle damage’
The purpose of the trial was to test how additive manufacturing could be used in battlefield damage repair.
New ‘The carriers have jets’ charity T-Shirt
We’re attempting to raise money for a yet to be decided armed forces charity, why not help us by telling everyone that lays eyes upon you that the carriers do indeed have jets?
First UK E-7 Wedgetail ready for conversion work
STS Aviation will convert three Boeing 737 airliners into E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft at its facility at Birmingham Airport.
XQ-58A drone launches drone
An XQ-58A drone recently launched an ALTIUS-600 drone from its weapons bay.
American Carrier Strike Group enters South China Sea
The U.S. Navy said the carrier strike group was in the South China Sea to conduct routine operations "to ensure freedom of the seas".
Private firm take on some VIP transport duties from RAF
A contractor operated A321 transport aircraft owned by Titan Airways was observed transporting Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week.
RAF to ‘periodically’ deploy Voyager tanker to Qatar
A Voyager tanker will deploy periodically to provide air-to-air refuelling training for the Qatari Emiri Air Force.
Russia finalises new strategic bomber design
The Russian government has approved the final design for the PAK DA strategic bomber aircraft.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Episode 4 released
The latest episode of the popular defence podcast involves a discussion about the UK Defence Journal, the future of UK defence and a talk about tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
