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
Saab’s new ‘Electronic Attack Jammer Pod’ takes to the air
Saab carried out the first flight tests with its new advanced Electronic Attack Jammer Pod (EAJP) this week.
Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving monument unveiled in Portsmouth
A bronze monument is to be unveiled at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth to celebrate those involved in mine warfare, diving, bomb and mine disposal.
Helicopter crash lands on Italian Destroyer
A helicopter belonging to the Italian Navy crash landed aboard Horizon class Destroyer Caio Duilio.
NATO forces train with Israel in the Mediterranean
As part of the NATO Operation Sea Guardian, Allied ships conducted a medical response exercise with Israel.
Airbus unveil German Low-Observable UAV Testbed aircraft
Airbus has unveiled its previously undisclosed Low Observable UAV Testbed (LOUT) programme.
Government’s own review backs campaign to build Fleet Solid Support Ships in UK
Ministers have tried to 'bury critical report,' claim GMB Union
The Government must act of the recommendations on its own review by backing the UK's...
£1.5 billion ship order must be built in UK say shipbuilding union
Reacting to the halting of the international competition for the Fleet Solid Support order, union GMB has called for the ships to built in UK yards.
NATO ‘proud to support Ukraine’ says Secretary General
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg delivered a keynote speech at Ukraine’s Maritime Academy in Odesa.
Contracts awarded to counter hostile drone threats
Nearly £2 million in contracts have been awarded to develop new capabilities to detect, disrupt, and defeat the hostile and malicious use of drones.
Fleet Solid Support Ship tendering competition halted
The £1.5bn competition to build up to three Fleet Solid Support Ships for the Royal Navy has been suspended, say the Ministry of Defence.
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