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
Man in jetpack takes off from carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
Watch as Ex-Royal Marines Reservist Richard Browning flies a 1000bhp jetpack suit off of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Advanced Arresting Gear achieves significant milestone
The US Navy’s newest aircraft recovery system successfully completed the system’s most demanding test event to date.
Russian troops to receive new T-14 Armata tanks in 2019
Russian troops are expected to get the first pilot batch of next-generation T-14 Armata tanks in late 2019 - early 2020.
Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group transits Strait of Hormuz
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group completed a scheduled transit through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Arabian Gulf, say the US Navy.
UK, Netherlands and others purchase BAE aircraft survivability equipment
BAE Systems has received contracts to deliver aircraft survivability equipment to the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the UAE.
Norwegian F-35 fleet ‘ready for operations’
Norway has declared initial operational readiness for its F-35 fighter aircraft.
Lockheed Martin PAC-3 Interceptor tested
Two PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative interceptors have successfully intercepted two tactical ballistic missile targets.
American hospital ship arrives in Haiti
Comfort’s team consists of more than 900 people, including personnel from partner nations like the United Kingdom.
Elbit awarded $50m to provide electronic warfare suite for Portuguese aircraft
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract by Portugal to supply an electronic warfare suite for new KC-390 aircraft.
Raytheon developing microscopic bomb detector
Raytheon has announced that it is using synthetic biology science to create a new method for detecting buried explosives.
