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
British Tempest jet project moves forward as Leonardo unveils new radar sensing technology
Leonardo say that work is proceeding 'at pace' to meet the ambitious timescale for Tempest, which is expected to go into service in 2035.
HMS Clyde returns to UK after 12 years guarding the Falkland Islands
River class Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Clyde has entered Portsmouth Harbour for the first time in 12 years.
NATO Multinational Special Ops Aviation training centre opens in Croatia
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, and Slovenia jointly opened the Multinational Special Aviation Programme at a ceremony in Zadar, Croatia on Wednesday.
BAE to provide intel analysis for US Defense Intelligence Agency
The Defense Intelligence Agency has awarded BAE Systems a prime contractor position on Solutions for Intelligence Analysis 3.
Czech Republic signs letter of acceptance for AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters
Bell anticipates the deliveries of the first aircraft to the Czech Republic will begin in 2023.
F-35 can now call for artillery support
An F-35A has, for the first time, requested support from an artillery unit to neutralise an anti-air threat.
Rolls-Royce breaks ground on new facility to support US Navy projects
Rolls-Royce say it is investing $7.7 million to create a new facility to support of U.S. Navy programmes, with a completion date of late 2020.
Ireland orders two Airbus C295 maritime surveillance aircraft
Ireland has purchased two Airbus C295 medium airlifters in a maritime surveillance configuration.
F-35 to take off from HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth Harbour
An F-35 jet will take off from HMS Queen Elizabeth, currently alongside in Portsmouth, today at 12:30pm. There will also be a live stream of the event.
Typhoon jets to deploy to the Arctic for secret escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission.
