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
NATO allies make progress on multinational A330 MRTT fleet
The programme will provide its six participating nations with strategic tanker, transport and medical evacuation capabilities based on pooling A330 MRTT aircraft and sharing costs, benefits and risks.
HMS Queen Elizabeth crew practice dealing with ‘collision or grounding’
The crew of the aircraft carrier have practiced dealing with "a collision or grounding", as part of operational sea training.
HMS Queen Elizabeth getting ready for Exercise Crimson Ocean
The carrier and her F-35s will be put through their paces.
MC-130J drops palletised weapons in test of ‘Arsenal Plane’ concept
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command successfully released simulated palletised munitions in three airdrops from an MC-130J Commando II, a multi-mission combat transport and special operations tanker.
British firm Meggitt to design and equip large training complex in Middle East
British firm Meggitt PLC has been awarded a $78 million contract for the design and installation of a sophisticated, multi-mission, indoor and outdoor training facility in an unnamed Middle Eastern country.
2020 Cosford Air Show cancelled due to COVID-19
The Royal Air Force has announced that the 2020 RAF Cosford Airshow has been officially cancelled.
Brtish Typhoon jets intercept Russian surveillance aircraft over Baltic Sea
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets deployed to Lithuania on a NATO policing mission have carried out their first intercept of the operation.
Third British P-8 Poseidon receives prestigious name
The third of nine P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has been named after the highest scoring pilot in Coastal Command in the Second World War, say the Royal Air Force.
Northrop Grumman builds ‘Very Lightweight Torpedo’ for US Navy
Northrop Grumman say it has successfully manufactured and tested the first industry-built Very Lightweight Torpedo (VLWT) for the U.S. Navy.
Secretive unmanned X-37B spaceplane launches for new mission
The Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane launched recently on top of a uniquely configured United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.
