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George Allison

George Allison
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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 and Italian sailors in US to train on Instrument Carrier Landing System

Sailors from the UK and Italy both navies spent the last month learning how to maintain aircraft carrier Instrument Carrier Landing System (ICLS).

Northrop demonstrates ‘On-The-Move’ Ground Radar capability

Northrop say they have completed a successful demonstration of the Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar (HAMMR) system.

Guidance relating to possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection

NHS advice is being published in the UK Defence Journal to make sure as many people as possible see the guidance.

UK acquires first fleet of autonomous ground vehicle systems

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory have announced the purchase of five new autonomous land vehicle systems.

DARPA awards contracts for Manta Ray

DARPA's Manta Ray Program aims to demonstrate critical technologies for a new class of long duration, long range, payload-capable unmanned underwater vehicles.

Analysts see ‘cyberspace’ as growing focus of defence electronics

Computer and information technology advancements have propelled C5ISR to the top of the US defence electronics market say analysts.

British C-17 transport delivers aid to Syria via Turkey

The UK Government has sent aid to the Turkey-Syria border.

British firm Marshall signs £9.5m C-130 cockpit trim panel contract

Marshall has signed a £9.5m contract with Lockheed Martin to manufacture and supply cockpit trim panels for its C-130J Super Hercules airlifter.

BAE demo small-form-factor semiconductor tech in DARPA project

BAE Systems say they have demonstrated new small-form-factor semiconductor technology designed to sense radio frequency signals.

Dumping submarines off the coast – A rumour from the past, not present

There's been a lot of misunderstanding over rumours that there was once a plan to dumb submarine hulls off the Scottish coast.