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
Government confirm AH-64E Apache Guardian initial support work will be carried out by the...
Major support work for the AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter fleet will initially be carried out by US Government contractors it has been confirmed.
‘The European Union cannot protect Europe by itself’ says NATO chief
Many NATO nations are also members of the European Union and the nations are trying to square the defence requirements for each alliance, the head of NATO noted at a conference.
UK to explore unmanned logistics vehicle use
An unmanned logistics system can carry heavy loads across a wide variety of rough terrain including forest, arctic, desert, and jungle.
Russia downscales plans to modernise only aircraft carrier due to budget cuts
Plans to modernise the Admiral Kuznetsov have been downscaled due severe cuts to the Russian defence budget, according to Russian media reports.
Successful F-35 Drag Chute test conducted in Norway
Norway has completed a successful verification of the F-35 drag chute system at Ørland Air Force Base.
The F-35 for Germany
Within a decade, Germany must replace 85 of its Tornado multi-role combat aircraft.
HMS Forth underway on her Royal Navy delivery voyage
The first of five new Offshore Patrol Ships being built in Glasgow, HMS Forth, is now underway on her delivery voyage.
Production begins on Israeli F-35 air vehicle spares and endurance spares in US and...
Work to produce air vehicle spares and endurance spares for Israel has started in F-35 production facilities in the United States and United Kingdom.
Man complains that British Army recruitment stall featured soldiers with, er, guns
A man from Irvine in Scotland has criticised the MoD after British Army troops from the Scots Guards set up in the town centre with guns. The man also advised the Army that "if they’re going to recruit they should be doing it in a balanced way", whatever that actually means.
World submarine market continues to expand say industry analysts
Each year, Forecast International publishes its analysis of projected submarine construction for the next decade. For the last eight years, the trend in terms of numbers of submarines projected and their total value has been steadily upward.
