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
Orbex to launch Swiss nanosatellites from UK spaceport in Scotland
Orbex has announced that Swiss-based Astrocast SA, has selected Orbex to launch as many as 10 nanosatellites by 2023 in support of its global Internet of Things (IoT) network.
Concern that Type 26 Frigate engine work could go to France
Concern has been expressed by the Chairman of the Defence Select Committee that engine production could be taken away from GE Power in Rugby and given to a French firm in Nancy.
Spike in applications to join the Army after ‘Snowflake’ recruitment campaign
The British Army recently launched its latest recruitment campaign 'Your Army Needs You' and the results have been encouraging, despite earlier controversy.
Leonardo signs contract with NATO to support delivery of cyber capabilities
Under the new contract, Leonardo will continue to support the delivery of cyber-security capabilities to the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) for a further 18 months.
Orbex unveils new rocket design for UK spaceport in Scotland
Orbex also revealed the world's largest 3D printed rocket engine and confirmed the first satellites to be launched from Scotland.
MARCOM hosts 5th Annual Ballistic Missile Defence exercise
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) co-hosted the 5th annual NATO Maritime Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Table Top Exercise at STRIKFORNATO headquarters this week with participants from NATO commands and nations.
Orbex partners with SSTL for maiden launch at UK spaceport
Orbex has announced that it is partnering with UK based Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to carry an experimental payload on its maiden flight from Scotland in 2021.
UK wins £500m global F-35 support work
The UK F-35 avionics and aircraft component repair hub in North Wales has been awarded a second major assignment of work worth some £500m by the US Department of Defense.
US Navy awards BAE $136m contract to modernise USS Bulkeley
BAE Systems has won a potential $136.2m firm-fixed-price contract from the US Navy for maintenance, repair and modernisation of Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Bulkeley.
Airbus and Dassault launch study into Future Combat Air System
France and Germany have awarded the first-ever contract – a Joint Concept Study – to Dassault Aviation and Airbus for the Future Combat Air System FCAS programme.
