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
Base closures pose ‘threat to Welsh economy and society’ say Select Committee
A report is calling on the UK Government to provide clarity about the future defence footprint in Wales.
Portsmouth naval base ‘ready for nation’s two supercarriers’ say Royal Navy
The Royal Navy say that Portsmouth Naval Base has undertaken a programme of infrastructure upgrades to "prepare for hosting two supercarriers".
£2.8bn Boxer armoured vehicle contract signed for British Army
The Defence Secretary has announced that the British Army will receive more than 500 Boxer armoured vehicles.
British firm Meggitt selected by Lockheed Martin to supply C-130J fuel bladders
Meggitt PLC has been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply fuel bladders for its C-130J Super Hercules platform.
NATO warships test electronic warfare defences off British coast
Thirteen NATO countries are taking part in simulated air and missile defence drills off the United Kingdom's south coast.
General Atomics to weaponise French MQ-9 drones
General Atomics has won an $18 million contract action to weaponise France's MQ‐9 Block 5 drones.
Avon Protection begin production of new respirators for British forces
Avon Protection will manufacture and supply tens of thousands of respirators for the British armed forces in a £16 million deal.
HMS Prince of Wales testing new waste disposal system
Sailors onboard HMS Prince of Wales are testing her state-of-the-art pyrolysis plants, say the Royal Navy.
Secretive X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle lands after 780 days in orbit
The US Air Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center after 780 days in orbit.
Israeli F-15 jet shoots down UAV over Gaza Strip
Local media have reported that F-15 jets intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying at an unusual height over the Gaza Strip.
