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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

Airbus perform first automatic air-to-air refuelling contact with large aircraft receiver

Airbus Defence and Space has followed its earlier achievement in demonstrating Automatic Air-to-Air refuelling of a fighter with another world-first – the same operation performed with a large receiver aircraft.

German air force only has four active combat ready Typhoon jets

According to local media, the German air force only has four combat-ready Typhoon jets out of 128.

Irish politician objects to British jets intercepting Russian bombers near Ireland

Irish Senator Gerard Craughwell said that the agreement between the Irish and British authorities allowing this went against Ireland's sovereignty.

16 Air Assault Brigade troops fast-rope from Wildcat helicopter

Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade have been adding to their repertoire of airborne skills alongside Army aviators at RAF Brize Norton say the MoD.

MoD respond to Voyager ‘scandal’ as Mail on Sunday publishes old news

The Mail on Sunday recently published an odd article about the Voyager aircraft fleet, after what they called an "investigation" despite the information being public knowledge for a decade.

Empire Test Pilots School receives first PC-21

Under the contract concluded in 2016, Pilatus is to provide two PC-21s to the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) based in Wiltshire, England.

GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft ‘off to a flying start’ this year say Saab

Saab's GlobalEye has achieved a number of significant milestones in 2018, commencing with the rollout of the first aircraft in February 2018.

Defence Secretary and Australian Minister for Defence tour Glasgow shipyard

The visit comes almost a year after construction started on GLASGOW, the first Type 26 Frigate.

British firm Cobham to supply Lockheed Martin Orion spacecraft crew module elements

Cobham is to provide life support and propulsion components for the Orion spacecraft.

Boeing would be ‘thrilled’ to take part in British Tempest fighter project

Boeing has expressed interest in becoming part of 'Team Tempest', the effort to deliver a new British fighter jet.