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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

BAE selected to provide Open Source Intelligence support to the US Army

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $437 million order to provide open source support.

Babcock completes work on HMS Pembroke at Rosyth

Babcock International says it has successfully completed the refit of minehunter HMS Pembroke at its Rosyth facility in Fife.

F-35 sees significant price drop in $34 billion 478 aircraft multi-year buy

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have finalised a $34 billion deal for the next three lots of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.

QinetiQ Space opens new cleanroom facility

QinetiQ say it has celebrated its new cleanroom in Kruibeke, Belgium.

First P-8 Poseidon handed over to Royal Air Force

54 Squadron have received their first P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

‘No major surface ships in Scotland’ Glasgow MSP in social media meltdown

The MSP for Glasgow Shettleston, John Mason, has been repeatedly tweeting about 'no large surface ships' being based in Scotland for over a day now.

NATO and EU hold joint air-to-air refuelling conference

This was the first air-to-air refuelling conference co-organised by NATO and the European Union.

Russian Okhotnik drone will perform first weapons test next year

Russian media are reporting that the Okhotnik drone will perform a series of weapon firings during trials.

QinetiQ and Pratt and Miller partner on the Robotic Combat Vehicle

QinetiQ North America and Pratt and Miller Defense are partnering on the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) programme.

British firm Marshall invests in Europe’s largest quiet test building

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has installed the largest fully-enclosed engine test structure in Europe at its UK headquarters in Cambridge. The new Ground Running...