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
No, the flag painted onto the VIP Voyager aircraft isn’t backwards
With the reveal of imagery showing a new paint job for the aircraft used by the Prime Minister, many have expressed concern that the flag has been painted on backwards.
New paint job for UK Government Voyager aircraft revealed
The aircraft is used by the Prime Minister, other ministers and senior members of the Royal Family for official engagements.
BAE and Royal Navy provide first look at future autonomous sea boats
The success of these trials could determine whether the Royal Navy decides to upgrade or procure an entire fleet of such craft. This could include their adoption on future classes of warships, such as the Type 26 or Type 31 frigate.
Royal Navy trials heavy lift drones to supply ships at sea
The Royal Navy say that the use of unmanned air vehicles in the logistics role offers a range of advantages from reduced costs, missions being completed quicker and the ship’s company not being exposed to certain risks.
£20 million contract awarded to redevelop Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth
DIO has awarded a contract worth £20-million to Galliford Try for work which will house Number IX (Bomber) Squadron in facilities that are fit for purpose, enabling them to deliver in their role as a Typhoon Aggressor Squadron.
HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by frigate and submarine to expand strike capabilities
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her aircraft have been joined by frigate HMS Kent and a nuclear submarine while on Exercise Crimson Ocean.
UK Apache AH-64E programme to make use of new Airworthiness Management System
UK tech company tlmNexus has announced that it will be supporting the UK’s Apache AH-64E programme.
New ‘big ship jetty’ opens at British naval base in Bahrain
Major vessels can now berth at the UK’s base in Bahrain.
Ad company flies ‘White Lives Matter’ banner over Etihad Stadium
An aircraft owned by @AirAds2 towed a banner saying 'White Lives Matter Burnley' over Etihad Stadium tonight. H/T to @sebh and @bdc_1234 for the detective work!
British military aircraft in action ‘all over Europe’ supporting NATO allies
The Ministry of Defence say that missions included "escorting US strategic bombers and scrambling twice to monitor Russian planes" operating around the Baltic Nations airspace.
