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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

What is the purpose of Tempest?

While the announcement of a full-scale mock-up of a twin engine single-seater called Tempest at the Farnborough Airshow was widely reported, don't read too much into it.

British F-35 jet with British built weapons takes to the skies

An F-35 Lightning has carried out trials armed with UK-built weapons.

USAF supports Royal Air Force exercise

The US Air Force 492nd Fighter Squadron sent several F-15E Strike Eagles to support Royal Air Force exercise Typhoon Warrior last week.

What is the British Army doing in Afghanistan?

The United Kingdom has played an important role in supporting Afghanistan over the last 16 years and is committed to continuing this in the future, say the British Army.

Is a new British satellite navigation system a good idea?

The UK's threat to establish an alternative to the Galileo satellite system is a clever Brexit bargaining position - but should be no more than than that.

British Typhoons investigate Russian aircraft over Black Sea for the third time this week

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have been launched in response to two Russian aircraft flying in NATO airspace.

Leander frigate generates global interest say Cammell Laird

Cammell Laird say it is attracting international interest after it proposed Leander for the Type 31e Frigate competition.

UK Space Agency: 2000 satellite launches by 2030

New figures published this month reveal that the UK could compete in a high value market to launch an estimated 2,000 satellites by 2030.

Why the size of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers makes them a ‘conventional...

So great is the impact of larger aircraft carriers as a visible deterrent, they're often used as a geopolitical chess piece.

The Astute class, Britain’s advanced hunter killer

The Astute class are the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel.