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George Allison

George Allison
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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison

J-20 enters service in China

The Chengdu J-20, China’s independently developed fighter has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.

HMS Queen Elizabeth could deploy before 2020 in the event of an ‘operational emergency’

The Ministry of Defence has examined the feasibility of deploying Carrier Strike before December 2020 and advised against this in anything other than an operational emergency.

China to raise defence budget by 7 percent

China will raise its 2017 defence budget by around 7 percent, a spokesperson for the annual session of the country’s top legislature has said. Fu...

Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Hobart completes sea trials

HMAS Hobart, first-of-class of Australia's three new Aegis-equipped Air Warfare Destroyers has completed five weeks of sea trials.

Northrop Grumman to provide LITENING pods to Royal Danish Air Force

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Royal Danish Air Force to provide LITENING Targeting pods for its F-16 aircraft.

F-35 successfully conducts first ASRAAM firing

The F-35 has successfully conducted its first firing trials of the MBDA Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).

Babcock International boosted by “compelling” valuation

Liberum Capital raised their stance on defence contractor Babcock to buy from hold with an unchanged share price target of 960p.

HMS Monmouth conducts sovereignty patrol off Gibraltar

Accompanied by HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar, frigate HMS Monmouth conducted a 'sovereignty patrol' of territorial waters off Gibraltar.

Successful Brimstone integration trials continue for Typhoon

A series of flight trials of Brimstone with Typhoon have been completed at BAE Systems site in Warton, Lancashire.

WATCH: British frigate HMS Iron Duke demonstrates her firepower

Frigate HMS Iron Duke blasted through her weapon systems.