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
UKspace and RAF to increase military and commercial space collaboration
UKspace is working in partnership with the RAF to develop a new Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) at the UK Space Operations Centre (SpOC).
DARPA’s ‘GREMLIN’ completes second flight test
The programme seeks to develop and demonstrate air launch and air recovery of up to four unmanned aerial systems, known as Gremlins, within 30 minutes.
F-16 drone wins ‘Human vs Artificial Intelligence’ aerial dogfight
Heron Systems F-16 AI agent defeated seven other companies’ F-16 AI agents and then went on to dominate the main event – a series of simulated dogfights against an experienced Air Force F-16 pilot – winning 5-0 through aggressive and precise maneuvers the human pilot couldn’t outmatch.
BAE designing new aircraft power sources to ‘clear path to electric flight’
BAE say that they are making new integrated electric systems to power urban air mobility aircraft – paving the way to a cleaner commute.
Russian fighter jet violates NATO airspace
A Russian Su-27 followed a B-52 into Danish airspace, committing a "significant violation of airspace" say NATO.
Turkey needs three aircraft carriers to be ‘a deterrent at sea’
President Erdogan of Turkey was quoted in local media saying that the country requires three aircraft carriers in order to be a "a deterrent at sea".
Six B-52 bombers to overfly all 30 NATO Allies in one day
Six US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft will be overflying all 30 NATO Allies today.
BAE contracted by US Navy for Archerfish Destructor production
The majority of the production for the Archerfish Destructor will be performed in Portsmouth.
UK to buy 395 Hellfire missiles for $46 million
The US State Department has authorised a purchase of three hundred and ninety-five AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles for an estimated cost of $46 million.
UK could cut F-35 purchase by around 50 percent
In an exclusive report by Lucy Fisher at The Times, it is claimed that the Ministry of Defence have discussed procuring 70 F-35 jets instead of 138 as a 'minimum credible F-35 fleet'.
