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George Allison

George Allison
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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

USS Wasp making use of Joint Precision Approach and Landing System

F-35Bs deployed to the Pacific aboard the USS Wasp are using the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System.

Eurofighter ‘natural bridge’ to European FCAS says CEO

Eurofighter CEO, Volker Paltzo, confirmed that an enhanced Eurofighter Typhoon would form a core part of any European future combat air system.

Scotland to be the site of the UK Space Agency’s first Spaceport

The UK Space Agency has selected Lockheed Martin to establish vertical launch operations in Sutherland, Scotland.

HMS Montrose in Exercise Baltic Cross

HMS Montrose has started two weeks of training with the Finnish and Swedish Navies.

A look at the Sentinel airborne battlefield and ground surveillance aircraft

The Sentinel is an airborne battlefield and ground surveillance aircraft based on the Bombardier Global Express.

UK unveils new next generation fighter jet called Tempest

Tempest is expected to complement the F-35 and eventually replace Typhoon.

BAE moving Compass Call electronic warfare system to modern platforms

BAE Systems is transitioning its advanced Compass Call EW systems to modern aircraft to significantly improve mission effectiveness say the company.

WATCH: F-35, Tornado and Lancaster flypast from inside the Lancaster

The reformed 617 Squadron was celebrated at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo with a flypast of the Lancaster, Tornado and F-35 Lightning aircraft.  

Royal Navy pilot hails ‘unique simulator’ supporting first of class F-35 flight trials

One of the UK's leading F-35 Lightning test pilots has spoken of the importance of a simulator for use in preparation of flight trials on board HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Technically the Royal Navy is growing, just not any larger than it was four...

Statements made by the government explicitly claim that the Royal Navy is growing, but are those claims accurate? Yes and no.