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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Russian Su-35 jet and US P-8 Poseidon in ‘unsafe’ intercept

The Russian jet was essentially flying upside down directly in front of the American Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

Babcock announce Type 31 Frigate supply chain contracts

Babcock have announced the second round of contract awards for British and European firms to support the Royal Navy's Type 31 frigate programme.

HMS Forth patrols waters around South Georgia for the first time

HMS Forth crossed 850 miles of ocean to patrol the waters around South Georgia, say the Royal Navy.

CH-53K demonstrates successful air refuelling tests

The CH-53K King Stallion "aced" an air-to-air refuelling test, demonstrating long-range logistics support capabilities say the U.S. Marine Corps.

Leonardo to trial ‘Damage & Repair Tracker’ system with Merlin fleet

Anglo-Italian aerospace company Leonardo expects to trial the tlmNexus DaRT system with British Merlin Mk 2 helicopters.

Supercarrier USS Theodore Roosevelt being deep cleaned

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt are giving the massive aircraft carrier a deep clean to sanitise the vessel after a Coronavirus outbreak.

Chinook used to test patient transfer methods at St. Mary’s Hospital

A 27 Squadron Royal Air Force Chinook landed at St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight as part of the COVID-19 effort, say the RAF.

British jets augment NATO Baltic Air Policing in Lithuania

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets will augment NATO's air policing mission in Lithuania.

Elbit integrates Active Towed Array Sonar onboard its Seagull USV

Elbit Systems have announced the successful integration of the Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar with the Seagull USV.

Boeing delivers 500th AH-64E Apache attack helicopter

Boeing has announced the 500th delivery of its AH-64E Apache attack helicopter.