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
British F-35s ‘grapple with’ 50 fighters and bombers over North Sea
The F-35 aircraft are taking part in order to hone combat skills before joining HMS Queen Elizabeth for autumn exercises.
Israeli firm demonstrate Hermes 900 drone for UK maritime search & rescue
An Elbit Systems owned Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial System has successfully completed a series of flight demonstrations for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency off the coast of the UK.
British warship rescues yacht
HMS Dragon helped a yacht when it was snared off a Dorset beauty spot, say the Royal Navy.
New headquarters for 12 Squadron Typhoon pilots
Construction of the structure began in June 2019 under a £35.2-million contract with industry partner BAE Systems.
Statement by the North Atlantic Council on the poisoning of Alexei Navalny
"Allies condemn in the strongest possible terms the attack on Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition figure, with the use of a nerve agent from the banned Novichok group."
British, American and Norwegian warships uphold freedom of access and navigation
British ships are leading a multinational task group in an operation that "demonstrates the commitment of the UK and its allies to freedom of access and navigation in the region".
HMS Enterprise takes part in search and rescue exercise
HMS Enterprise worked with Cyprus for a search and rescue exercise in the Mediterranean, say the Royal Navy.
Rolls-Royce wins contract to provide systems for new nuclear reactors in China
Rolls-Royce was awarded a contract by China National Nuclear Corporation to provide the Neutron Flux Monitoring System for two nuclear reactors currently under construction in China.
BAE Systems wins $495m range instrumentation contract
The U.S. Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a $495 million contract to continue to provide a wide range of instrumentation support and sustainment services to military and government agencies for the U.S. and its allies.
5th British P-8 Poseidon named ‘Fulmar’ rolls off production line
The 5th British P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has rolled out of final assembly and we can reveal that the aircraft is named 'Fulmar' after a type of seabird.
