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
IN PICTURES: Exercise Joint Warrior 18
More than 11,600 military personnel from 17 nations are taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior for two weeks this spring in one of the largest exercises of its kind in Europe, operating out of Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, Scotland.
BAE and Prismatic develop solar powered UAV with potential to stay airborne for one...
A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a step closer to reality following a new agreement between two cutting-edge British companies, BAE Systems and Prismatic.
250 incidents of lasers interfering with military aircraft recorded in last 5 years
Under certain conditions, laser light directed at aircraft can be a hazard. The most likely scenario is when a bright visible laser light causes distraction or temporary flash blindness to a pilot, during a critical phase of flight such as landing or takeoff.
UK and Norway plan sub-hunting co-operation
The UK and Norway have advanced their plans for international Maritime Patrol Aircraft co-operation in the North Atlantic, say the Ministry of Defence.
UK awards Lockheed $14m contract for AH-64 Apache refurbishment
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $14,158,360 contract for AH-64 Apache refurbishment items.
MoD deny plans underway to sell Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates to Chile
Late last year, some reported that Chile had been given notice of "potential availability" of Royal Navy warships.
US Army awards BAE Systems a contract to develop next-generation missile warning system
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $97.9 million to develop a Quick Reaction Capability next-generation missile warning system for aircraft that will protect pilots and crews from new and emerging threats.
Leonardo and 847 Naval Air Squadron pitch the AW159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia
Leonardo, with the support of the UK's 847 Naval Air Squadron, presented its AW159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia's Armed Forces at Royal Malaysian Navy Base Lumut and Leonardo Helicopters' facility at Subang Airport, near Kuala Lumpur last week.
Pathfinders – A look at the elite force that leads the way for airborne...
Pathfinders are the advance force for 16 Air Assault Brigade, the British Army’s airborne rapid reaction force. Their soldiers are trained in specialist airborne insertion techniques and capable of conducting offensive action tasks at very short notice, say the British Army.
Ministry of Defence allay concerns over open source tracking of military aircraft
It's currently possible to track some British combat aircraft around the world, including those deployed on operations against Islamic State. The Ministry of Defence however, isn't worried.
