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
Weekly Briefing – 12th of May 2019
The UK Defence Journal weekly briefing for the week ending 12th May, 2019.
Rolls-Royce reaches laser weapon power milestone
Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks say it has achieved significant laser milestones.
Cobham developing Fast Jet Auto-Response Breathing Regulator
The British firm say their 'Smart Electronic Regulator' will auto-adjust oxygen.
Raytheon, US Navy complete round of Excalibur test firings
Raytheon and the US Navy say they have completed a new round of successful Excalibur test firings.
NATO anti-missile defence exercise underway off Scottish coast
A live-fire air and missile defence drill is underway off the Scottish coast
BAE to combine APKWS II guidance sections
APKWS rotary wing and fixed wing guidance units are to be combined by BAE Systems.
Portuguese jets conclude training exercise in Poland
The Portuguese Air Force F-16 NATO detachment has now redeployed to its home base at Monte Real.
Man arrested for following nuclear submarine with a drone
A 52 year old male has been arrested in Greenock for following a nuclear submarine with a drone.
US Marine Corps to purchase new Naval Strike Missiles
Raytheon will integrate the Naval Strike Missile into the US Marine Corps under a $47.6m deal.
BAE discuss LRASM sensor integration success
BAE Systems say it worked closely with Lockheed Martin to deliver LRASM to the US Air Force.
