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
Defence and security in an independent Scotland
Have you ever wondered how the defence and security landscape would look in an independent Scotland and what the priorities might be? Who better to ask than SNP Defence Spokesman and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee Stewart McDonald MP and Cllr Chris McEleny, a former defence worker and a member of the Scottish Shipbuilding and Aerospace Committee for a number of years.
British Typhoon jets to receive AESA radar upgrade
The ECRS2 is a multi-functional array (MFA) that will give UK Typhoons a world-leading electronic warfare capability, in addition to traditional radar functions, including wideband electronic attack.
BAE deliver first production Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle to US Army
The first Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) has driven off the BAE Systems production line to be delivered to the U.S. Army.
Rolls-Royce announces breakthrough in AI ethics and trustworthiness
Rolls-Royce has announced two breakthroughs in artificial intelligence ethics, which the firm say could help gain society’s trust of the technology.
Two Royal Navy minehunters arrive in Gulf
HMS Chiddingfold and Penzance have arrived in the Gulf after a 6,000-mile trip from the UK.
United States test launches intercontinental ballistic missile
The U.S. Air Force was keen to emphasis however that "test launches are not a response or reaction to world events or regional tensions".
HMS Queen Elizabeth to ‘cover whole deck with aircraft’ for exercise
HMS Queen Elizabeth will embark two F-35 Squadrons and a full rotary wing group.
Tokyo evaluating the AgustaWestland AW609 commercial tiltrotor
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government recently announced the intention to evaluate the AW609 commercial tiltrotor.
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.
