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
Cammell Laird and BAE showcase export potential of Type 31e frigate at supplier conference
Exports will be central to Cammell Laird and BAE System’s joint bid for the Government’s £1.25billion new-build Type 31e frigate programme, a conference has heard.
Order for last 12 of 50 AH-64E helicopters still missing
The Government had earlier confirmed that they intended to order the last 12 of 50 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters set out in the Strategic Defence & Security Review by the end of the year, that did not happen.
Rolls-Royce to supply propellers and mission bay technology for Type 26 Frigate
Rolls-Royce has signed two contracts with BAE Systems to supply low-noise propellers and mission bay handling technologies for the UK Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Frigate.
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.
