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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Rolls-Royce develop ‘world-first tech’ for Tempest fighter jet

Rolls-Royce say it has been pioneering 'world-first' technology that will contribute to the UK’s next-generation Tempest fighter jet programme.

NATO addresses Middle East tensions

NATO Ambassadors met recently to address current tensions in the Middle East and implications for NATO’s training mission in Iraq.

Poland takes over NATO Baltic Air Policing mission

The Polish Air Force have taken over the augmenting role in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission.

Northrop completes initial testing of the AQS-24 unmanned Mine Hunter

Northrop Grumman's AQS-24 mine hunting sonar recently completed initial in-water testing of a next-generation Deploy and Retrieval (D&R) payload.

Elbit awarded $31m contract to supply Iron Fist systems

Elbit was awarded a contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to provide Iron Fist Active Protection Systems

Report slams MoD’s ‘poor management of nuclear sites’

The National Audit Office say that the MoD's poor management of three critical infrastructure projects on its nuclear-regulated sites has contributed to a combined cost increase of £1.35 billion and delays of between 1.7 and 6.3 years.

F-35A standup complete by US Air Force 388th, 419th Fighter Wings

A little more than four years after receiving their first combat-coded F-35A Lightning aircraft, two US fighter wings have reached full capability.

HH-60W enters soundproof chamber for testing

The US Air Force's newest combat rescue helicopter was suspended in a soundproof chamber for tests.

Australia set to build its first research submarine

Yes, it's a yellow submarine.

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 – What we know

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Tehran to Kiev, operated by Ukraine International Airlines.