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 Government ‘failed to investigate’ Russian interference in Brexit
"We have not been provided with any post-referendum assessment of Russian attempts at interference. This situation is in stark contrast to the US handling of allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential vote."
Rolls-Royce to provide propulsion system for Bell V-280 Valor
Rolls-Royce has reached agreement with Bell Textron to provide the propulsion system for the V-280 Valor aircraft as it moves forward in the competition for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme.
More companies join Tempest combat aircraft programme
Seven new companies are to collaborate with Team Tempest, the consortium delivering the UK's next generation combat aircraft known as Tempest.
British and German Typhoons fly together over Baltic
A detachment of German Eurofighters have arrived in Lithuania to join British Typhoon jets already deployed there.
UK awards SKYNET 6A military comms satellite contract
The £500 million contract covers all aspects of the satellite’s development. From the design, manufacture, and assembly stages, to integration, testing and finally the launch of SKYNET 6A.
UK tech being used to trial hybrid-electric Bradley Fighting Vehicle in US
UK tech developed at QinetiQ is being used to convert a US Bradley Fighting Vehicle to hybrid-electric power.
QinetiQ wins contract to scope upgrade to Royal Canadian Air Force ranges
The initial scoping phase will run through to December 2020.
Marshall receives £890k order for sonobuoy carousels
British firm Marshall Advanced Composites has received an order worth £890,000 from Honeywell for sonobuoy launch carousel assembly units.
British firm Marshall signs partnership with QinetiQ for C-130 armour
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group have signed an exclusive agreement with QinetiQ to market, sell and install the latest generation of lightweight armour for the C-130 Hercules.
‘Serious collision risk’ says report released on submarine near miss with ferry
It should be noted that while Vanguard class submarines carry Trident nuclear missiles, the submarine involved was undertaking pre deployment training and was likely not armed with nuclear weapons.
