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
British engines propel spacecraft on its way to Mercury
Four QinetiQ T6 Gridded Ion Thrusters will power two science orbiters – the Mercury Planetary Orbiter and Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter – on their seven year journey to gather more knowledge about Mercury.
UK spends $507m on final four P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Boeing has been awarded an almost $2.5 billion contract to produce 19 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the US Navy, Norway and the United Kingdom.
Singapore identifies F-35 as preferred successor to F-16 fleet
Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on social media that the F-35 has been selected as the successor to the existing fleet of F-16 jets.
Tornado jets destroy stockpile of weapons hidden under Iraqi desert
Tornado jets destroyed a stockpile of Islamic State weapons hidden underground in the western deserts of Iraq, the MoD has revealed.
Babcock opens new support facility in Portsmouth
Babcock International has opened a new office in Portsmouth in support of its critical five year Marine Systems Support Partner (MSSP) contract with the Ministry of Defence.
Reaper unmanned aircraft and Tornado jets conduct strikes
A Reaper recently engaged a group of Islamic State extremists south-east of Hajin, whilst Tornado jets struck two workshops making IEDs.
Brimstone missile to be integrated onto new Protector unmanned aircraft
MBDA has received a contract for the integration of its Brimstone missile onto the RAF's new Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.
British Typhoon jets bomb Baghdad tunnel on New Years Eve
Typhoon jets bombed a tunnel north of Baghdad where Islamic State fighters had taken up residence, the MoD has revealed.
Poland to safeguard Baltic airspace say NATO
The Polish Air Force took over the responsibility for leading NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission out of Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, from the Belgian Air Force on the 3rd of January 2019.
Lockheed awarded second Long Range Anti-Ship Missile contract
Lockheed Martin has received a $172 million contract from the US Navy and Air Force for a second Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production run.
