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
US Marines embark on Australian assault ship HMAS Canberra
The Australian Defence Force brought a group of US Marines onto HMAS Canberra to take part in an amphibious raiding training.
NATO air force leaders meet to discuss Alliance air capabilities
NATO Air Force Chiefs from 27 NATO nations and four Partnership nations convened at Headquarters Allied Air Command, Ramstein Airbase, Germany.
UK holds discussions with Sweden over fighter collaboration
The UK and Sweden have conducted initial talks regarding collaboration on a future fighter aircraft.
Leonardo unveils BriteCloud 55-T missile decoy
The company say that the new 55-T is able to protect large military transport aircraft such as the C-130, KC-390 and A400M from modern, radar-guided missiles.
BMT supports commissioning of HMS Magpie
The commissioning of HMS Magpie took place last week.
Queen Elizabeth class carrier maintenance and refit dry dock location still not chosen
It has been revealed that the Ministry of Defence have not chosen where the Queen Elizabeth class will dry-dock for maintenance.
BAE awarded contract for Future Combat Air System work
BAE Systems has been awarded contract by the Ministry of Defence to work on Future Combat Air System (FCAS) concepts and technologies.
Defence Committee blast Government over lack of E-3D Sentry AWACS aircraft
Reports suggest that only one of the six E-3D Sentry AWACS fleet owned by the UK is available.
F-35 visits RAF Valley for the first time
The future of Royal Air Force and Royal Navy air power, the F-35, has visited the home of UK advanced fighter pilot training.
New British ‘Dragonfire’ laser weapon expected to be tested soon
Qinetiq have discussed the schedule for the testing of 'Dragonfire' a new British laser directed energy weapon.
