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
LRASM Tactical Configuration Takes First Flight from USAF B-1B
Lockheed Martin successfully fired the first tactical configuration Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) yesterday from a US Air Force B-1B.
No, British troops aren’t going to the North Korean border
The deployment of 30 British United Nations Command forces personnel has been reported by some newspapers as a major military deployment.
Retired RAF Tristars to enter service as contracted aerial refuelling aircraft
Tempus Applied Solutions have announced the acquisition of six Lockheed L-1011s Tristar jets formerly owned and operated by the Royal Air Force.
US Navy patrol ships fire Griffin missiles in Persian Gulf
Five US Navy coastal patrol ships assigned to conducted a proficiency fire test of their MK 60 Griffin Missile Systems in the Persian Gulf.
Romania in $1.25 billion deal for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
The US State Department has made a determination approving a sale of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Romania.
BAE Systems specialists begin work to preserve HMS Victory
Specialist engineers from BAE Systems are working with the National Museum of the Royal Navy on a unique project to help preserve HMS Victory, the world’s oldest commissioned warship.
Entire US Navy fleet in one day operational pause
US Navy officials have ordered a temporary halt in operations after a spate of maritime accidents.
Giant Goliath crane used to build new aircraft carriers now up for sale
The Goliath crane from Chinese manufacturer ZPMC was used to build the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and is now being sold.
Raytheon deliver 4,000th Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile
Raytheon have delivered the 4,000th Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile to the US Navy.
British forces join exercise to strengthen efforts to defend South Korea
A joint simulated defensive exercise kicked off today, meant to strengthen joint efforts for the defence of South Korea US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said.
