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
Leonardo’s new Osprey 50 AESA radar takes flight for trials
Leonardo has announced the first flight trials of its Osprey 50 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
QinetiQ completes its acquisition of MTEQ
QinetiQ has announced completion of the acquisition of Manufacturing Techniques Inc. (MTEQ).
BAE discuss ‘record-breaking apprentice intake’ as projects ramp up
BAE Systems say it will recruit more than 800 apprentices in the UK in 2020 – the highest number ever recruited by the firm.
RAF Force Protection complete training in Nigeria
RAF Force Protection deployed a short term training team in Nigeria for a few weeks, say the Royal Air Force.
Bahrain based HMS Shoreham receives new crew
The Royal Navy say HMS Shoreham is under new command as she operates from her forward base in the UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain.
Upgraded Tu-160M bombers to enter service in 2021
The Russian military will begin receiving upgraded Tu-160M bombers in the coming years, reports local media.
Northrop Grumman delivers 1000th AGM-88E anti-radiation missile
Northrop Grumman marked a significant milestone with the delivery of its 1000th AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM).
Brazil to develop new light military transport aircraft
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force will develop a new light military transport aircraft.
US tests new software to improve F-35 availability
New software has the potential to produce up to a 30% decrease in F-35 maintenance time.
Russia’s Su-57 jet performs 16 test flights with new engine
Russia's Su-57 jet has performed 16 test flights with a new engine.
