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
RFA Tiderace arrives in the UK for the first time
The second of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Tide-class support ships, RFA Tiderace, has arrived in Cornwall to begin a programme of fitting out.
Boeing breaks ground on its first manufacturing facility in Europe
Boeing has broken ground on the site of the future Boeing Sheffield facility, where the company will make components from local materials for Boeing aircraft.
Sikorsky present ‘Winged-S Rescue Award’ to HM Coastguard S-92 crew
Sikorsky has presented Bristow Helicopters Limited with the 'Winged-S Rescue Award' in recognition of a recent life-saving mission in the North Atlantic.
Coalition strikes continue to put pressure on Islamic State
US and coalition forces have continued to attack Islamic State, conducting 94 strikes consisting of 126 engagements in Iraq and Syria over the last two days, officials reported today.
China unveils Unmanned Attack Helicopter
China is promoting an unmanned combat helicopter in the international market.
New tech to protect pilots from the dangers of laser attacks revealed
BAE Systems have developed a system that can block dangerous laser light, protecting pilots and flight crew from hostile attacks.
According to the company, using...
Commando Helicopter Force team up with 45 Commando in Exercise Flying Scotsman
Personnel from Commando Helicopter Force teamed up with 45 Commando at RM Condor in Arbroath for Exercise Flying Scotsman.
New ‘wearable cockpit’ technology aims to revolutionise future aircraft
A ‘wearable cockpit’ technology concept, designed to revolutionise the training and combat jet cockpit environments of the future, has been unveiled for the first time by engineers at BAE Systems’ Military Air & Information business.
Raytheon enhance the Tomahawk cruise missile to hit moving targets at sea
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $119 million contract to begin integrating a new multi-mode seeker into the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile.
Lockheed Martin test new laser weapon
Lockheed Martin say their new laser weapon system proved it can deliver 'decisive lethality' against unmanned aerial vehicle threats.
