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
Airborne forces make transatlantic drop to demonstrate joint capability
British paratroopers have jumped into Latvia alongside their US counterparts to show their ability to strike hard and fast in response to crises anywhere in the world.
Lockheed Martin selects Raytheon to deliver next generation F-35 sensor system
Lockheed Martin has selected Raytheon to develop and deliver the next generation Distributed Aperture System (DAS) for the F-35 fighter jet.
Lockheed Martin wins potential $928 million hypersonic missile contract
The US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $928 million contract to develop a new missile that will travel more than five times faster than the speed of sound to overcome enemy defences.
HMS Enterprise supports development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
A team of 12 scientists and engineers from NATO Science and Technology Organisation’s (STO) Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) spent the last several weeks aboard Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) flagship HMS Enterprise.
Typhoon jets to deploy to Estonia and Iceland for NATO Air Policing missions
The Royal Air Force will be returning to Estonia and Iceland in 2019 to conduct the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission.
Sea Venom missile successfully completes second development firing test
MBDA's Sea Venom/ANL missile has successfully completed its second development firing from a French Defence Procurement Agency Panther test helicopter at Ile Du Levant in southeast France.
BAE to develop first-of-its-kind war gaming software for DARPA to model conflicts
The modelling software is intended to help military planners explore the causes of a conflict and assess potential approaches.
HMS Talent to begin operational sea training
Nuclear-powered submarine HMS Talent is beginning intensive training to re-join the front line operational fleet after a major refit.
A Norwegian missile for the US Navy
The US Navy has selected the Naval Strike Missile, offered by Raytheon Company and Kongsberg Gruppen, for over-the-horizon defence of littoral combat ships and future frigates.
Truman Carrier Strike Group returns to Eastern Mediterranean to fight Islamic State
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group returned to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to resume flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve this week.
