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
Royal Marines ‘raid’ Scotland
Royal Marines engineers hit the shores of western Scotland to test deployment capabilities.
MoD official defends naval part cannibalisation on warships
The most senior civil servant at the MoD has told the Public Accounts Committee that it is "perfectly reasonable" to cannibalise parts from vessels...
Boeing unveil new unmanned cargo air vehicle prototype
The vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft was designed by Boeing to carry up to 500 pounds (227kg) of cargo.
HMS Sutherland sets sail for Pacific to ‘strengthen relations with allies’ amid North Korea...
HMS Sutherland has sailed on a deployment to Australia, the Far East and the Gulf region.
Royal Netherlands Air Force signs five-year deal with Empire Test Pilots School
QinetiQ has agreed its first ever multi-year training contract on behalf of the Empire Test Pilots’ School in a five-year deal with the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
China’s second aircraft carrier to hold first sea trials
China's second aircraft carrier might conduct its first sea trials in February, regional newspapers are reporting.
£100m deal agreed for Puma helicopter support
A £100 million deal to provide support to Puma HC Mk2 helicopters through to March 2022 has been agreed.
New combat vehicles ‘must be effective in megacities’ says US commander (not Judge Dredd)
Gen. Robert Abrams says that the likelihood is high that the US and allies won't get to pick the time and place of its choosing for the next battle.
NATO maritime patrol aircraft deployments ‘show defence capability being hollowed out’ says MP
Figures released by the Ministry of Defence show 17 maritime patrol aircraft belonging to NATO allies were deployed to Scotland last year.
UVision demo Hero-400EC an ‘Extended-Range Loitering System’
UVision has successfully demonstrated the Hero-400EC extended-range loitering system for a 'strategic customer'.
The demonstration, which took place in southern Israel in December 2017, proved...
