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
‘Carrier with no planes’ – The myth that’s even being repeated by MPs
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her F-35 jets have been out to sea a few times now for trials and exercises so it's hard to imagine people, especially a Member of Parliament, spreading the myth that 'the carrier has no aircraft' but here we are.
British RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft operational after upgrades
The RAF's other two RC-135 Rivet Joint jets (often referred to as Airseeker) will undergo the same programme of upgrades in due course.
Poseidon MRA1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft takes part in first NATO exercise
On one sortie an RAF Poseidon launched simulated attacks within 10 minutes of taking over contact from a US Navy Poseidon.
What progress has been made fitting AESA radars to Typhoon jets?
The Ministry of Defence say the project to demonstration, manufacture and integrate AESA radars with the British Typhoon fleet is "continuing at pace".
BAE unveil ‘intelligent factory’ for Tempest combat aircraft
BAE Systems have unveiled what it calls a "first of its kind factory" to advance manufacturing on Tempest., the UK’s next generation combat aircraft.
American assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard on fire
An explosion has occurred onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard while in her home port at Naval Base San Diego undergoing maintenance, resulting in a significant fire.
Elbit integrate unmanned aerial system onboard unmanned surface vessel
Elbit Systems has integrated a mini-UAS onboard the Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel.
German Air Force to convert two Airbus A321neoLR for troop transport
Lufthansa will prepare the two aircraft for various types of missions such as troop transport and medical evacuation.
Germany, Belgium to procure MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes
The U.S. State Department on has approved the sale of MK 54 lightweight torpedoes manufactured by Raytheon, to Germany and Belgium.
France to buy three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft
The US State Department has approved the sale of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft and associated equipment to France.
