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
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.
How many days did the Type 45 Destroyers spend at sea in recent years?
Have you wondered how many days the Type 45 Destroyer fleet spent at sea over the last few years?
Harland & Wolff joins with Spanish shipbuilder for new Fleet Solid Support ships
Harland & Wolff has joined forces with Navantia to form 'Team Resolute', a shipbuilding collaboration which will bid for the Fleet Solid Support Ship programme to be built in Belfast.
BAE conduct first tactical ground-launch test of APKWS rockets
BAE have completed trials of APKWS laser-guided rockets from a ground-based weapon system.
Eurofighter flight trials continue with E-SCAN radar
A flight test campaign dedicated to the configuration chosen by Kuwait is proceeding at pace, say Eurofighter.
Rolls-Royce wins major Type 31 Frigate propulsion contract
Rolls-Royce is to supply complete MTU propulsion systems for five new Type 31 Frigates for the Royal Navy.
Babcock awarded missile tube contract extension by Electric Boat
The work is part of the Common Missile Compartment project for the UK Dreadnought class and US Columbia class nuclear missile submarine programmes.
Cobham receives US Air Force B-1 oxygen contract
UK firm Cobham has been awarded a three year maintenance contract by Tinker Air Force Base to overhaul Cobham supplied B-1 oxygen system components.
UK commits new funding to combat space debris
New government funding to tackle space debris has been announced by the UK Space Agency.
