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 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.
Russian SU-35s perform ‘unsafe intercept’ of US P-8 over Mediterranean Sea
For the third time in two months, Russian pilots flew in an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" while intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea.
Work on new Scottish spaceport could begin ‘within the year’
The building of a spaceport in northern Scotland could start within the year, depending on the receipt of a development consent proposal from the council.
UK’s first complete ground rocket test in 50 years takes place in Scotland
The first static engine test of a rocket engine in Britain in over half a century has taken place.
Britain appears to step away from home-built satellite navigation system
The UK Government appear to be distancing themselves from plans for for a new sovereign satellite navigation system amid delays and high costs.
Sentinel R1 to be scrapped next year due to ‘obsolescence’ say MoD
The Ministry of Defence claim that the aircraft is "now increasingly obsolescent" and have ruled out upgrading the Sentinel R1's radar and mission systems, choosing to retain the March 2021 out of service date.
American warship fires laser weapon
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle with a Solid State Laser in an exercise, say the U.S. Navy.
Royal Navy Wildcat test-fires Martlet missile
The manufacturers say that up to 20 Martlet missiles can be loaded onto a Wildcat helicopter to provide a robust defence against swarm threats.
BAE Systems donates tablet computers to Glasgow hospitals
The tablets donated by the defence firm will allow patients and their families to communicate whilst visiting restrictions are in place.
