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
Britain appears to step away from home-built satellite navigation system
The UK Government appear to be distancing themselves from plans for for a new sovereign satellite navigation system amid delays and high costs.
Sentinel R1 to be scrapped next year due to ‘obsolescence’ say MoD
The Ministry of Defence claim that the aircraft is "now increasingly obsolescent" and have ruled out upgrading the Sentinel R1's radar and mission systems, choosing to retain the March 2021 out of service date.
American warship fires laser weapon
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle with a Solid State Laser in an exercise, say the U.S. Navy.
Royal Navy Wildcat test-fires Martlet missile
The manufacturers say that up to 20 Martlet missiles can be loaded onto a Wildcat helicopter to provide a robust defence against swarm threats.
BAE Systems donates tablet computers to Glasgow hospitals
The tablets donated by the defence firm will allow patients and their families to communicate whilst visiting restrictions are in place.
F-35 crashes while landing, pilot successfully ejected
An F-35A Lightning assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron has crashed upon landing, say the U.S. Air Force. The pilot is in a stable condition.
Rolls-Royce cuts 9000 jobs
Rolls-Royce say they expect the loss of at least 9,000 jobs from their global workforce.
STS Aviation Services to convert 737 airliners to E-7 Wedgetails for UK
The first E-7 Wedgetail, converted from a 737 Next Generation airliner, will be delivered to the RAF in 2023.
American Cruiser Captain relieved ‘due to loss of confidence’
Captain Erica Hoffmann has been relieved "due to a loss of confidence in her ability to command", say the U.S. Navy.
BAE win $26.7m systems integration contract
BAE Systems has been awarded $26.7 million contract for modification and installation of electronic countermeasures aboard KC-130J aircraft.
