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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

VIDEO/PICTURES: German frigate significantly damaged during missile misfire

German frigate Sachsen has suffered significant damage as a result of a misfiring missile.

Why F-35 trials aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth will be conducted by American jets flown...

The first jets that will perform F-35 trials on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth will be mostly American owned but flown by British pilots.

UDT 2018: BMT show off VENARI-85 mine countermeasures platform

BMT say the design exploits the next generation of offboard vehicles, mission systems and operational concepts and can rapidly clear mines faster, over a greater area and with less risk to the crew than any current conceptual or existing design.

The E-7 Wedgetail, should this aircraft replace the Sentry?

The E-7A Wedgetail provides one of the most advanced air battlespace management capabilities in the world and the Royal Air Force are rumoured to be interested in it to replace their E-3D Sentry aircraft.

Australia to purchase Triton unmanned maritime patrol aircraft

The Australian Department of Defence­ has officially announced its plan to purchase Triton aircraft.

NATO submarine warfare exercise begins in Norway

NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2018 has started off the coast of Norway, with ships, submarines, aircraft and personnel from 8 nations gathered in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Holy Diver Delivery Craft Batman! Defence Submersibles International show off new product at UDT...

Defence Submersibles International have shown off their new Diver Delivery Craft at UDT 2018 in Glasgow today.

UDT 2018: BAE showcases Archerfish Mine Neutralisation System and new launcher

Archerfish can be launched and operated from surface ships, helicopters and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).

UDT 2018: BMT Defence Services showcase their Wyvern SSK

BMT say it has developed WYVERN SSK to meet the requirements of customers looking to establish a new submarine capability or to upgrade existing platforms to a more competent design based on 21st century technology.

UDT 2018: SubSea Craft present the Submersible Diver Delivery Unit

The DDU, say SubSea Craft, is the next evolutionary step in surface-subsurface watercraft, combining exceptional surface performance with speed and range.