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
Government warned that contract for replacing E-3D Sentry fleet must be ‘a competitive process’
Members of Parliament and some analysts have expressed fears that a contract to replace the E-3D Sentry will be handed to US defence giant Boeing without a competitive tendering process.
NATO warships visit Amsterdam
Standing NATO Maritime Group One vessels have visited Amsterdam during their exercise and training programme in the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea.
British combat aircraft continue to engage Islamic State forces
British combat aircraft have continued to fly armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and Syria in the fight against Islamic State.
British and Spanish warships visit Israel
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan and the Spanish frigate Victoria docked in the Israeli port city of Haifa at the weekend.
Fighter aircraft market worth $249 Billion over next 10 years say analysts
In its new study 'The Market for Fighter Aircraft,' Forecast International projects that a total of 3,243 fighter aircraft will be produced from 2018 through 2027.
British Army’s new Land Ceptor air defence missile blasts airborne target by Baltic Sea
A brand-new missile system at the heart of the British Army’s future air defences has completed its first successful firing trials, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
US Military continues ‘High State of Vigilance’ in Korea say officials
The U.S. military continues its “maximum pressure campaign” in regard to North Korea, and U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula are “ready to fight tonight,” the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson said today.
Pakistani military reportedly accessed phones belonging to US and UK officials
The Pakistani military allegedly coordinated a surveillance operation which collected data from US, UK, and Australian officials and diplomats.
$558m contract for F-35 Lot 11 facilities stand up and support awarded
Lockheed Martin has received a $558.3 million contract for F-35 Lot 11.
Investigators identify Russian military as source of missile that downed flight MH17
Investigators have revealed the evidence they believe proves Russia was responsible for downing Flight MH17, killing 298 people.
