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
Saab ‘concerned by lack of competition’ in E-3D Sentry replacement
In a letter from SAAB to the Defence Select Committee Chairman, the company express concern over the lack of competition in the programme to replace the British E-3D Sentry aircraft fleet.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to visit New York
Taking a break from trials, aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to visit New York.
HMS Tamar launched on the Clyde
The fourth of five new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built for the Royal Navy has been officially launched on the Clyde in Glasgow.
What is Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing and why is it a good idea?
The Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL) is a British endeavour—a capability at least a decade in the making—that will allow pilots to return to ship with more stores.
British Chinook helicopters train with US Marine Corps
British Chinook pilots and crewmen have spent the past seven weeks flying with US Marines at Marine Air Corps Station Yuma in southern Arizona.
Five British F-35Bs to receive replacement fuel tubes
Earlier in the month, the F-35 Joint Program Office issued an enterprise-wide inspection of a fuel tube within the engine on all F-35 aircraft.
RFA Lyme Bay arrives in the Middle East for war games
Amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay has arrived in the Middle East for Saif Sareea 3.
F-35 jets return to flight after engine inspections
After completing inspections, more than 80 percent of operational F-35 jets have been cleared and returned to flight operations with the rest to follow, say Lockheed Martin.
Royal Engineers teach Kenyan Engineers
Soldiers from Catterick based 32 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers teach Kenyan Engineers how to prepare explosive charges during EX ASKARI STORM in Kenya, say the MoD.
Thales-Leonardo aircraft protection system completes live fire trials
Thales and Leonardo have announced that their missile warning and protection system has completed live-fire scenarios, demonstrating the system's ability to defend against incoming missiles.
