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
UK space sector gets giant new satellite test chamber
A 16m long space test chamber has been installed in the UK's National Satellite Test Facility.
NATO defence ministers focus on ‘adaptation to counter modern threats’
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with fellow Defence Ministers via video conferencing, say the MoD.
British warships complete Baltic naval exercise
HMS Kent and HMS Ramsey were part of Exercise BALTOPS in the Baltic Sea.
Astute class to be featured on popular charity coin
New designs of a special commemorative coin depicting Barrow-built submarines have been released.
UK Government abandon COVID-19 tracing app over privacy concerns
Contracts worth £4.8m had reportedly been awarded to the developer VMWare Pivotal Labs for the abandoned a three-month attempt undertaken by the UK Government to create their own version of the technology.
NATO Defence Ministers plan for second wave of COVID-19
NATO Defence Ministers met by secure video conference on Thursday, to prepare for a possible second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Canada’s VIH Aviation Group is Sikorsky’s first S-92A+ kit launch customer
Sikorsky has announced that is has signed an agreement with VIH Aviation Group for four S-92A+ upgrade kits.
British tactical vehicle procurement in ‘decline’
Analysts say that the level of tactical vehicle procurement across the British armed services has declined significantly.
‘Britannia 2.0’ – MP pushing for hospital ship
Penny Mordaunt, Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North, is pushing for a vessel to provide a range of "medical, administrative, training, communication and logistic services".
HMS Queen Elizabeth ready to conduct carrier strike operations
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has been declared "trained and safe" to conduct carrier strike operations.
