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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

BAE to provide C5ISR support for US Navy and Coastguard ships

BAE Systems has been awarded a $104.8 million contract from the United States Navy.

UK Amphibious Forces in the Future Operating Environment

RUSI have published a paper outlining the role that littoral areas will have in the Future Operating Environment and the strategic requirements that will drive the development of the littoral strike concept.

Man in jetpack takes off from carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

Watch as Ex-Royal Marines Reservist Richard Browning flies a 1000bhp jetpack suit off of HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Advanced Arresting Gear achieves significant milestone

The US Navy’s newest aircraft recovery system successfully completed the system’s most demanding test event to date.

Russian troops to receive new T-14 Armata tanks in 2019

Russian troops are expected to get the first pilot batch of next-generation T-14 Armata tanks in late 2019 - early 2020.

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group transits Strait of Hormuz

The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group completed a scheduled transit through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Arabian Gulf, say the US Navy.

UK, Netherlands and others purchase BAE aircraft survivability equipment

BAE Systems has received contracts to deliver aircraft survivability equipment to the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the UAE.

Norwegian F-35 fleet ‘ready for operations’

Norway has declared initial operational readiness for its F-35 fighter aircraft.

Lockheed Martin PAC-3 Interceptor tested

Two PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative interceptors have successfully intercepted two tactical ballistic missile targets.

American hospital ship arrives in Haiti

Comfort’s team consists of more than 900 people, including personnel from partner nations like the United Kingdom.