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
Aircraft declares emergency after leaving Glasgow Airport
Loganair flight LM427 declared an emergency over Glasgow this evening before returning to Glasgow Airport shortly after.
NATO discusses situation in the eastern Mediterranean with President Erdogan
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke by telephone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday.
Saab reveals new decoy missile for Gripen
Saab’s offering to Finland includes advanced Electronic Warfare systems, comprising of a newly developed Electronic Attack Jammer Pod and a decoy missile system say the firm.
Analysts project 10-year $40.6 billion land-based radar market
In its latest analysis of the land-based radar market, Forecast International estimates that the market will have a value of at least $40.567 billion from 2020-2029.
Britain and Belgium to work together on Protector drones
The UK and Belgium have agreed a Bilateral Statement of Intent to explore collaboration on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System which both nations are acquiring.
UKspace and RAF to increase military and commercial space collaboration
UKspace is working in partnership with the RAF to develop a new Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) at the UK Space Operations Centre (SpOC).
DARPA’s ‘GREMLIN’ completes second flight test
The programme seeks to develop and demonstrate air launch and air recovery of up to four unmanned aerial systems, known as Gremlins, within 30 minutes.
F-16 drone wins ‘Human vs Artificial Intelligence’ aerial dogfight
Heron Systems F-16 AI agent defeated seven other companies’ F-16 AI agents and then went on to dominate the main event – a series of simulated dogfights against an experienced Air Force F-16 pilot – winning 5-0 through aggressive and precise maneuvers the human pilot couldn’t outmatch.
BAE designing new aircraft power sources to ‘clear path to electric flight’
BAE say that they are making new integrated electric systems to power urban air mobility aircraft – paving the way to a cleaner commute.
Russian fighter jet violates NATO airspace
A Russian Su-27 followed a B-52 into Danish airspace, committing a "significant violation of airspace" say NATO.
