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
Czech Republic signs letter of acceptance for AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters
Bell anticipates the deliveries of the first aircraft to the Czech Republic will begin in 2023.
F-35 can now call for artillery support
An F-35A has, for the first time, requested support from an artillery unit to neutralise an anti-air threat.
Rolls-Royce breaks ground on new facility to support US Navy projects
Rolls-Royce say it is investing $7.7 million to create a new facility to support of U.S. Navy programmes, with a completion date of late 2020.
Ireland orders two Airbus C295 maritime surveillance aircraft
Ireland has purchased two Airbus C295 medium airlifters in a maritime surveillance configuration.
F-35 to take off from HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth Harbour
An F-35 jet will take off from HMS Queen Elizabeth, currently alongside in Portsmouth, today at 12:30pm. There will also be a live stream of the event.
Typhoon jets to deploy to the Arctic for secret escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission.
Final Australian P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft delivered
Australia's fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft is complete following the arrival of the 12th aircraft.
US Air Force in ‘Operation Christmas Drop’
Every December, C-130 crews from the US and allies conduct a humanitarian aid training exercise involving dropping gifts to islanders.
HMS Forth visits Cape Verde on way to Falkland Islands
HMS Forth, a Batch 2 River class Offshore Patrol Vessel, has visited Cape Verde.
US Army preparing for largest European deployment in decades
The US Army is planning its biggest deployment to Europe in 25 years, with 37,000 allied troops planned to take part in a massive force projection exercise.
