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
QinetiQ to bring ‘autonomy expertise’ to European research programme
QinetiQ is to play a pivotal role in OCEAN2020, the first research programme awarded by the European Defence Agency as part of its European Defence Fund initiative.
US Air Force outlines future of bomber force
The US Air Force outlined plans for its bomber fleet in its Fiscal Year 2019 President’s Budget Request this week.
Defence Secretary warns ‘fight to defeat Daesh is far from over’
The fight to defeat Daesh is far from over, the Defence Secretary warned in Rome as he met with counterparts at the Counter Deash Ministerial to review the campaign, say the MoD.
Reaper strikes terrorists on motorcycle
A Royal Air Force Reaper remotely piloted air system struck terrorists moving at speed on a motorcycle this week.
Lockheed Martin delivers 400th C-130J Super Hercules
Lockheed Martin reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 400th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft this week.
HMS Queen Elizabeth departs Gibraltar
HMS Queen Elizabeth has left the port of Gibraltar after her maiden overseas stop, she will now conduct further helicopter trials.
PICTURES: British Army supporting the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence capability in Estonia
The deployment of British troops to Estonia shows NATO is a "very capable force" according to a senior British officer.
Royal Navy bomb disposal team deal with bomb in the River Thames
Royal Navy bomb disposal experts are working with the Metropolitan Police to safely remove a Second World War bomb found in the River Thames.
British warship to sail through disputed South China Sea
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said HMS Sutherland, a Type 23 anti-submarine frigate, would sail through the South China Sea on its way home from Australia 'to assert freedom of navigation rights'.
US Navy awards BAE Systems contract to modernise cruiser USS Philippine Sea
BAE Systems has received a $9.6 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea.
