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
UK commits new funding to combat space debris
New government funding to tackle space debris has been announced by the UK Space Agency.
Lockheed to mitigate COVID-19 impact on F-35 production
In response to COVID-19 F-35 supplier delays, Lockheed Martin say they are taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact.
UK NCSC supports US advisory regarding Russian military intelligence
The US National Security Agency has published an advisory regarding the GRU - the Russian military intelligence service.
British air strikes continue to hit Islamic State targets
British Typhoon and Reaper aircraft have conducted four separate air strikes against Daesh this month, say the Royal Air Force.
Russia deploys ‘disguised’ fighter jets in Libya, gets caught
Russian combat aircraft have arrived in Libya via Syria, where U.S. officials claim that they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin.
NATO takes part in naval ‘invasion’ of Sweden
Standing NATO Maritime Group One played the role of a simulated adversary fighting Swedish naval forces defending Swedish territory from the intruders.
A400M achieves Automatic Low-Level Flight certification
The Airbus A400M airlifter has achieved a new milestone after the certification of its Automatic Low Level Flight capability.
Russia begins building first stealth bomber
Russia has started manufacturing the prototype of its first stealth bomber, state news agency TASS have reported.
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency to get Osprey 30 radar
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency will upgrade to Leonardo’s Osprey 30 radar to support missions such as search and rescue, border protection, fishery and pollution patrols.
Royal Marines ‘storm’ tanker in Plymouth Sound
Royal Marines "stormed" a tanker in Plymouth Sound to practise maritime interdiction operations.
