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
DSTL to participate in Australian unmanned military exercise
Dstl say it will be participating in Autonomous Warrior 18, an exercise being run by the Royal Australian Navy and DST Group which builds on the success of the UK’s Unmanned Warrior in 2016.
QinetiQ wins contract to develop LIDAR for Zephyr
QinetiQ has won a contract to develop its unique Software Defined Multifunction LIDAR technology to a flight ready payload.
British and French paratroopers ready to deploy and fight together
British and French paratroopers are now ready to deploy together on joint operations, say the British Army.
744 Naval Air Squadron reformed to bring Crowsnest into service
744 Naval Air Squadron will be instrumental in introducing the Crowsnest Merlin to front-line service over the next 18 months, say the Royal Navy.
UK orders next batch of 17 F-35B Lightning jets
The 17 new F-35B aircraft will be delivered between 2020 and 2022, say the Ministry of Defence.
British Typhoon jets arrive in Qatar for joint exercise
British Typhoons have arrived in Qatar ahead of the joint UK/Qatari exercise, 'EPIC SKIES II'.
HMS Queen Elizabeth meets up with Zumwalt class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor
HMS Queen Elizabeth and RFA Tidespring recently met up with the Zumwalt class destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor.
UK and northern European allies to tackle Russian disinformation
The UK and northern European allies have agreed to establish a multinational group of experts to tackle Russian disinformation, say the MoD.
A look at the Israeli ‘Iron Fist’ hard kill system that could end up...
BAE earlier unveiled a proposed upgrade version prototype for the British Army's Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank, which includes the IMI Systems Iron Fist hard kill Active Protection System.
RFA Fort Victoria finishes major refit
The supply ship RFA Fort Victoria is now heading for Faslane after leaving Birkenhead as her sailors prepare for renewed front-line duties, say the Royal Navy.
