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
F-35 jets use new landing pads at RAF Marham for the first time
F-35 jets have used their vertical landing capability to land on new Vertical Landing Pads at RAF Marham for the first time, say the MoD.
British Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft over the Black Sea
Typhoons based in Romania has been launched in response to Russian Su-24 FENCER aircraft operating near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.
Israel shoots down Syrian combat aircraft
Israel has shot down a Syrian jet with surface-to-air missiles after the aircraft crossed into Israeli airspace.
Zephyr drone set to break aircraft world endurance record
Zephyr S, Airbus’ High-Altitude-Pseudo-Satellite, has surpassed the current flight endurance record of an aircraft without refuelling of 14 days, 22 minutes and 8 seconds and is still flying.
Type 31e Frigate programme to be restarted
The process to build the Type 31e frigates is being restarted due to 'insufficient compliant bids' and 'has not been cancelled', according to the MoD.
First British P-8A Poseidon will be ‘ready to fly with a UK crew’ on...
When the first Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft arrives at RAF Lossiemouth it will be ready to fly with a UK crew on day one thanks in part to a team of RAF personnel embedded with the US Navy, say the Royal Air Force.
Type 31e Frigate build programme pause ‘Body Blow for Shipbuilding’ say union
GMB, the shipbuilding union, says a Ministry of Defence decision to halt a vital Type 31e frigate order is a body blow to shipbuilding communities.
Type 31e Frigate programme suspended
The Ministry of Defence has been forced to delay the Type 31e Frigate programme.
Type 26 final proposal submitted for the Canadian Surface Combatant project
Canada's Combat Ship Team submitted its final proposal for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project to prime contractor Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax, the design is an adapted Type 26 Frigate.
Airbus evaluates A320neo for Maritime Patrol Aircraft and multi-mission platform roles
The variant – designated A320M3A – Airbus say, would be designed to fulfil a range of ISR roles, particularly maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare.
