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
UDT 2018: Saab displays Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Saab are displaying their Maritime Patrol Aircraft offering, the Swordfish, at UDT 2018. Let's take a look.
UDT 2018: Evo Logistics unveil Sonobot, an autonomous hydographic survey vehicle
The SONOBOT unmanned surface vehicle is a platform for planning and executing a hydrographic survey, delivering accurate geo-referenced bathymetric measurements and high-quality imagery with minimum transport, launch and recovery efforts.
UDT 2018: DSIT show off their AquaShield Diver Detection Sonar
AquaShield is a high-performance Diver Detection Sonar system and is being presented at UDT 2018 in Glasgow where we took a look.
F-35B represents ‘significant leap in war-fighting capability’ say US Navy
Recently, A detachment of F-35B jets landed on board the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, marking the first time the aircraft has deployed on board a US Navy ship.
A&P detail defence work that’s given them their ‘busiest Spring yet’
A&P Defence has reported its busiest Spring yet, delivering international projects for a number of Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Bay Class, Tide Class and HM Ships.
Coalition ‘accelerates offensive activity’ against Islamic State in new strikes
The coalition has accelerated offensive activity against Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq throughout May and June, officials reported today.
VIDEO/PICTURES: German frigate significantly damaged during missile misfire
German frigate Sachsen has suffered significant damage as a result of a misfiring missile.
Why F-35 trials aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth will be conducted by American jets flown...
The first jets that will perform F-35 trials on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth will be mostly American owned but flown by British pilots.
UDT 2018: BMT show off VENARI-85 mine countermeasures platform
BMT say the design exploits the next generation of offboard vehicles, mission systems and operational concepts and can rapidly clear mines faster, over a greater area and with less risk to the crew than any current conceptual or existing design.
The E-7 Wedgetail, should this aircraft replace the Sentry?
The E-7A Wedgetail provides one of the most advanced air battlespace management capabilities in the world and the Royal Air Force are rumoured to be interested in it to replace their E-3D Sentry aircraft.
