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
What progress has been made fitting AESA radars to Typhoon jets?
The Ministry of Defence say the project to demonstration, manufacture and integrate AESA radars with the British Typhoon fleet is "continuing at pace".
BAE unveil ‘intelligent factory’ for Tempest combat aircraft
BAE Systems have unveiled what it calls a "first of its kind factory" to advance manufacturing on Tempest., the UK’s next generation combat aircraft.
American assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard on fire
An explosion has occurred onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard while in her home port at Naval Base San Diego undergoing maintenance, resulting in a significant fire.
Elbit integrate unmanned aerial system onboard unmanned surface vessel
Elbit Systems has integrated a mini-UAS onboard the Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel.
German Air Force to convert two Airbus A321neoLR for troop transport
Lufthansa will prepare the two aircraft for various types of missions such as troop transport and medical evacuation.
Germany, Belgium to procure MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes
The U.S. State Department on has approved the sale of MK 54 lightweight torpedoes manufactured by Raytheon, to Germany and Belgium.
France to buy three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft
The US State Department has approved the sale of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft and associated equipment to France.
US approves sale of 105 F-35 jets to Japan, including F-35Bs for carrier
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 105 F-35 jets to Japan. The authorisation is for 63 F-35As and 42 F-35Bs.
World entering new military ‘Drone Age’ according to UN expert
The planet is moving into a "second drone age" with uncontrolled proliferation and no standards governing the use of armed drones, a United Nations expert has warned the UN Human Rights Council.
US ‘looking at banning TikTok and other Chinese apps’ over cybersecurity fears
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the US is "looking at" banning Chinese social media apps, notably including TikTok, over allegations China is using them to collect intelligence on users.
