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
RAF deploy additional aircraft over English Channel
A Shadow R1 (an intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance aircraft) is now operating over the English Channel.
Hawk jet ‘to fly for decades to come’ say BAE Systems
A team from BAE Systems and the Australian Defence Department have recently completed a major structural testing programme on a specially adapted Hawk Mk127 to put it through five-times this clearance.
RAF transport aircraft used to monitor English Channel
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft has been flown from RAF Brize Norton this morning to support Border Force operations in the English Channel.
HMS Clyde sold to Bahrain
Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Clyde is now part of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force.
British P-8 Poseidon shadows Russian warship for first time
A P-8A Poseidon from 120 Squadron completed a prolonged overwatch of the Russian warship Vasily Bykov as it passed through the North Sea.
British Army take delivery of camouflage facemasks
The British Army have issued facemasks to all service personnel, reservists and civil servants working amongst Army units.
Blue Angels receive ex-Royal Air Force C-130J
The Blue Angels U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron have taken delivery of a C-130J aircraft formerly belonging to the Royal Air Force.
British firm Meggitt signs three year contract with Northrop for fuel bladders
Meggitt PLC has received a three year contract with Northrop Grumman for the supply of fuel bladders for the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Warrior completes phase one of Reliability Growth Tests
The Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme completed a significant programme milestone last week.
Airbus concludes autonomous flight tests with pilotless airliner
Airbus has achieved autonomous taxiing, take-off and landing of a commercial aircraft.
