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
MoD deny plans underway to sell Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates to Chile
Late last year, some reported that Chile had been given notice of "potential availability" of Royal Navy warships.
US Army awards BAE Systems a contract to develop next-generation missile warning system
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $97.9 million to develop a Quick Reaction Capability next-generation missile warning system for aircraft that will protect pilots and crews from new and emerging threats.
Leonardo and 847 Naval Air Squadron pitch the AW159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia
Leonardo, with the support of the UK's 847 Naval Air Squadron, presented its AW159 Wildcat helicopter to Malaysia's Armed Forces at Royal Malaysian Navy Base Lumut and Leonardo Helicopters' facility at Subang Airport, near Kuala Lumpur last week.
Pathfinders – A look at the elite force that leads the way for airborne...
Pathfinders are the advance force for 16 Air Assault Brigade, the British Army’s airborne rapid reaction force. Their soldiers are trained in specialist airborne insertion techniques and capable of conducting offensive action tasks at very short notice, say the British Army.
Ministry of Defence allay concerns over open source tracking of military aircraft
It's currently possible to track some British combat aircraft around the world, including those deployed on operations against Islamic State. The Ministry of Defence however, isn't worried.
British airborne forces operate alongside European and NATO allies
The British Army’s airborne forces are testing their ability to fight alongside mechanised infantry from key European and NATO allies, say the MoD.
Ronald Reagan offered Britain the F-117 stealth aircraft
Recently declassified documents show that the US had offered the UK work on the F-117 stealth programme back in 1986.
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin finalise 2018 F-35 sustainment contract
The F-35 Joint Program Office has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.4 billion sustainment contract to support operations for the F-35 fleet.
Definition of warship clarified by MoD in wake of support ship international tender
Recent controversy over foreign firms being given access to the tendering process for the solid support ship fleet has caused the Ministry of Defence to confirm they have no plans to modify the definition of 'warship'.
How does HMS Queen Elizabeth compare to the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov?
The Russian carrier is designed to lead a flotilla of vessels or operate solo while keeping enemy fleet at bay using its anti-ship missiles and using its aircraft to deter enemy aircraft.
