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
Australia’s Future Submarine Programme reaches major international milestone
Naval Group (formerly DCNS) and Lockheed Martin welcomed the official opening of Australia's Future Submarine Office by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in Cherbourg, France.
Romania to purchase Patriot air defence systems in $3.9 billion deal
Romania is to buy Patriot air defence systems, related support and equipment from the United States.
Egypt using deck parked Avenger SAM system to protect Mistral class amphibious assault ships
In what has been described as an unconventional move, Egypt is using the Avenger self-propelled surface-to-air missile system to protect its assault ships.
RAF to continue to support French operations in Africa with C-17s
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced today that the UK will continue to provide C-17 support to French counter-terrorist operations in Africa for at least the next six months.
RFA Wave Knight hands over North Atlantic Patrol to RFA Mounts Bay
RFA Wave Knight handed over North Atlantic patrol duties to RFA Mounts Bay after a 13 month deployment.
RAF opens close combat role to women
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that from September this year, ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women.
Netherlands to spend $58.2 m on AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems
The US State Department has approved a purchase by the Netherlands for AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems.
Bahrain to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Sniper targeting pod
Lockheed Martin has received a direct commercial sale contract from the Bahrain Defence Force to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for its F-16 fleet.
UK invests £40m in Typhoon jet Defensive Aids Sub System upgrades
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced an investment of £40 million to improve the defence capabilities of Typhoon.
P-8 Poseidon being examined as replacement for Sentinel surveillance aircraft
The UK is examining sensor augmentation of the P-8 Poseidon to make it a suitable replacement for the Sentinel surveillance aircraft.
