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
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.
New United Kingdom Space Commander named
The inaugural commander of the United Kingdom’s new Space Command has been announced as Air Commodore Paul Godfrey OBE who will be promoted to...
Fifth new British P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft arriving
The fifth of nine P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft is arriving in Scotland from the United States.
Cobham sold to Irish-American business Eaton
American-Irish company Eaton has announced that it is buying British firm Cobham Mission Systems, a leading manufacturer of air-to-air refuelling systems.
UK delivers 3000 COVID19 vaccinations to Falklands
In the early hours of the morning, a Voyager jet departed RAF Brize Norton for the Falkland Islands carrying 3,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
British troops conduct first operational patrol in Mali
British troops have completed their first operational patrol with the UN's Mali peacekeeping mission.
