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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

Avon Protection begin production of new respirators for British forces

Avon Protection will manufacture and supply tens of thousands of respirators for the British armed forces in a £16 million deal.

HMS Prince of Wales testing new waste disposal system

Sailors onboard HMS Prince of Wales are testing her state-of-the-art pyrolysis plants, say the Royal Navy.

Secretive X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle lands after 780 days in orbit

The US Air Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center after 780 days in orbit.

Israeli F-15 jet shoots down UAV over Gaza Strip

Local media have reported that F-15 jets intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying at an unusual height over the Gaza Strip.

US, UK nuclear submarine Common Missile Compartment work awarded

The Common Missile Compartment, being designed for the Ohio and Vanguard submarine replacement vessels, will house nuclear missiles aboard American Colombia class and British...

US Marine Corps orders more Amphibious Combat Vehicles from BAE

BAE Systems has received a $120 million contract from the US Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under a third order for Low...

Lockheed Martin GPS Spatial Temporal Anti-Jam Receiver touted for F-35 integration

Lockheed received a $25 million for engineering and manufacturing development for the GPS Spatial Temporal Anti-Jam Receiver (GSTAR) system.

2,600 C-130 Hercules airlifters delivered

Lockheed Martin delivered the 2,600th C-130 Hercules tactical airlifter to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command last week.

NATO warships conduct Black Sea patrol

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) arrived in the Black Sea on Monday the 21st of October.

NATO ships conduct security patrol in the Eastern Mediterranean

NATO ships are conducting focused security patrol in the Eastern Mediterranean from 22 October to 5 November, 2019.