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
Two American carrier groups sail into South China Sea
The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group sailed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in the South China Sea, angering China.
‘Explosion’ in Cornwall was sonic boom from F-35
An "explosion" that "left Devon and Cornwall locals confused" was in fact just a sonic boom from an F-35 jet, the RAF have confirmed.
BAE naval guns selected for Belgian and Dutch navies
BAE has been selected to supply 12 Bofors 40 Mk4 naval guns to the Belgian and Dutch navies as part of the Mine Counter Measures Vessels (MCMV) programme.
UK surveillance aircraft operating over Baltic near Russia
British RC-135 and Sentinel surveillance aircraft are currently operating in the Baltic region.
More than 40% of young people put careers on hold
More than 40% of young people put their career plans on hold due to pandemic, according to research presented by BAE Systems.
British frigate demonstrates firepower
Effective at ranges up to about 2,000 metres, bullets from the new heavy machine-guns can penetrate light armour and will "tear through" speed boats.
Trident missile tested off Florida coast
The launch didn't go unnoticed in Florida after the public noticed a 'comet like' streak in the sky.
DARPA selects three companies for LongShot drone
The three firms will have to design an air-launched drone that fires multiple air-to-air weapons.
New Protector drone to operate from Waddington this summer
SkyGuardian, a pre-production example of the new Protector Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), will operate from the Lincolnshire station in July.
‘Almost a bomber’ – The Nimrod MRA4
Many people aren't aware that the scrapped Nimrod MRA4 was wired up to carry a range of ordnance including Storm Shadow cruise missiles and satellite guided bombs.
