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
Sikorsky-Boeing team reveals ‘DEFIANT X’
The aircraft, according to its builders, will be "the fastest, most manoeuvrable and most survivable assault helicopter in history".
Carriers could host 24 F-35s by 2023 ‘in national emergency’
By 2023, the UK is hoping to be able to deploy 24 British F-35Bs at sea if required in the event of 'a national emergency'.
Greece buys Rafale jets from France
The €2.5bn deal will see Greece purchase 18 Rafale jets from France.
Britain to get air combat drones to fly alongside fighters
These new uncrewed aircraft will be able to target and shoot down enemy aircraft and intercept surface to air missiles.
UK first ally to get call from new US defence secretary
The call "reaffirmed the importance of the special US-UK relationship & discussed mutual security concerns" according to the new US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
US tanker declares emergency over North Sea
A US Air Force KC-135R has declared an emergency over the North Sea.
British Carrier Strike Group heading to Pacific this year
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will deploy to the Pacific later this year.
Rolls-Royce secures research contract with US Navy
Rolls-Royce has been awarded $1 million of research funding from the US Government for digital foreign object debris (FOD) detection technology.
Elbit to deliver ‘Future Dismounted Joint Fires Integrator’
The contract will be performed over a five-year period and is valued at approximately £100 million.
British soldier on duty at US Presidential Inauguration
A British Army reservist was on duty with his US National Guard unit in the capital at the inauguration of 46th US President Joe Biden.
