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 forces deploy to provide flood relief during Storm Dennis
British Army personnel have deployed to assist civil authorities with the provision of flood relief, say the MoD.
Spanish naval vessel involved in Gibraltar incursion
Spanish naval vessel Furor has entered the territorial waters of Gibraltar, Royal Navy vessel HMS Sabre has responded.
‘Groundbreaking’ solar powered unmanned aircraft makes first flight
The Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35) has the potential to stay airborne for a year.
Royal Marines raid Norwegian fjords
Royal Marines have been storming shorelines on amphibious raids in the fjords of the Arctic Circle, according to the Ministry of Defence.
New European fighter project entering demonstrator phase
The governments of France and Germany have awarded the initial contract for the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
Entry into service of Vikrant delayed due to lack of aviation equipment
India will not be able to take delivery of aircraft carrier Vikrant due to delays in securing fighters to operate on board the ship, according to local media.
USS Maine successfully tests Life-Extended Trident II D5 missile
Both the United States and United Kingdom will deploy the life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missiles.
Steel cut on new Australian frigates
The design, a modified variant of the same class being built by the UK and Canada, is named the ‘Hunter’ class.
Airbus reveals blended wing aircraft demonstrator
Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its blended wing body scale model technological demonstrator.
Airbus CyberSecurity and Amossys sign cyber security partnership
Airbus CyberSecurity and Amossys have signed a partnership agreement at the International Cybersecurity Forum in Lille.
