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
QinetiQ to support delivery of next generation UK battlefield tactical communications and information systems
QinetiQ has announced it has been awarded a three year contract to deliver next generation battlefield tactical communications and information systems.
HMS Tyne reactivated due to issues with replacement ship
HMS Tyne appears to have been reactivated after photos emerged showing her flying the White Ensign in Portsmouth this week.
US Air Force to test fighter-mounted lasers in the coming weeks
The US Air Force will shortly begin testing a laser that will be mounted on an F-15, an official has announced.
F-35 jets use new landing pads at RAF Marham for the first time
F-35 jets have used their vertical landing capability to land on new Vertical Landing Pads at RAF Marham for the first time, say the MoD.
British Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft over the Black Sea
Typhoons based in Romania has been launched in response to Russian Su-24 FENCER aircraft operating near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.
Israel shoots down Syrian combat aircraft
Israel has shot down a Syrian jet with surface-to-air missiles after the aircraft crossed into Israeli airspace.
Zephyr drone set to break aircraft world endurance record
Zephyr S, Airbus’ High-Altitude-Pseudo-Satellite, has surpassed the current flight endurance record of an aircraft without refuelling of 14 days, 22 minutes and 8 seconds and is still flying.
Type 31e Frigate programme to be restarted
The process to build the Type 31e frigates is being restarted due to 'insufficient compliant bids' and 'has not been cancelled', according to the MoD.
First British P-8A Poseidon will be ‘ready to fly with a UK crew’ on...
When the first Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft arrives at RAF Lossiemouth it will be ready to fly with a UK crew on day one thanks in part to a team of RAF personnel embedded with the US Navy, say the Royal Air Force.
Type 31e Frigate build programme pause ‘Body Blow for Shipbuilding’ say union
GMB, the shipbuilding union, says a Ministry of Defence decision to halt a vital Type 31e frigate order is a body blow to shipbuilding communities.
