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
Royal Air Force Typhoons join major German Exercise
British Typhoon and Voyager aircraft have taken part in a major German exercise over the North Sea.
Rolls-Royce secures $115.6m of U.S. Navy contracts
Rolls-Royce has secured agreements with the U.S. Navy for ship engines, propulsion components and related services valued at up to $115.6 million.
HMS Queen Elizabeth deals with ‘Hostile Aircraft’
F-35 jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth practiced dogfighting against Typhoons and other F-35s.
British firm QinetiQ wins £7.8m European Space Agency contract
The contract will see QinetiQ design and build a platform for microgravity-based heat transfer experiments to be installed on the International Space Station.
HMS Puncher rescues crew of stricken fishing boat
Royal Navy vessel HMS Puncher went to the rescue of a stricken fishing boat while carrying out training off Plymouth, say the Royal Navy.
First NATO A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft delivered
The type, known as Voyager in UK service, will enhance NATO strategic transport and air-to-air refuelling capabilities.
SNMG2 exercises with Tunisian vessels in the Western Mediterranean
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) ships and Tunisian Navy vessels performed a passing exercise in the Western Mediterranean Sea recently.
Airbus signs contract for integration of 115 new Eurofighter ESCAN radars
Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleet.
Next Generation Jammer Low Band testing continues
NGJ-LB is part of a larger NGJ weapon system that will augment, and ultimately replace the legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System currently used for Airborne Electronic Attack on the EA-18G Growler aircraft.
UK-Qatari joint Typhoon squadron commences flying
12 Squadron is the first Joint Squadron in the RAF since the Battle of Britain in the Second World War.
