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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

Tempest – A look at what Britain’s next generation combat jet could be

At the Farnborough International Air Show a next generation fighter concept model called 'Tempest' was revealed.

Japan considers F-35B for helicopter carriers

Japan is officially drawing up plans to acquire the F-35B, according to local media.

Irish Prime Minister warns British flights could be banned from Irish airspace, despite the...

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has warned that British flights could be banned from Irish airspace with a hard border as a result of Brexit, despite Ireland relying on the Royal Air Force for high-end air policing.

New Aircraft Carrier Prince of Wales takes on fuel for first time

Aircraft Carrier Prince of Wales has taken a major step forward following the delivery of fuel.

UK to build tails for Predator-B-Series aircraft

General Atomics and GKN Aerospace have declared their intent to collaborate on composite tails for the Predator B Remotely Piloted Aircraft.

Cobham supports F-35B aerial refuelling clearance for Voyager

Cobham's Air-to-Air Refuelling systems and modelling expertise has been used by the MoD to help achieve F-35 receiver clearance for mid-air refuelling from Voyager.

BAE to track and control space missions at Goonhilly

BAE Systems and Goonhilly Earth Station (GES) have entered into a partnership to commercialise deep space communications.

Planned force of nine P-8 Poseidon aircraft ‘insufficient to guarantee continuous cover’

Evidence submitted to the Defence Select Committee argues that seven additional P-8 Poseidon aircraft should be acquired, bringing the total fleet to 16 aircraft.

Government reaffirms commitment to Typhoon as ‘technology driver for future programmes’

The UK Government has restated its commitment to the future development of Typhoon following the unveiling of a national Combat Air Strategy.

Typhoon pilots land in Croatia for joint training

RAF pilots landed in Croatia at the start of a joint training event. The MoD say that two RAF Typhoons landed at Zagreb within minutes...