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
The F-35, where is the project now?
It's no secret that the F-35 has had severe cost and schedule issues but where does the project stand today?
Who controls Trident? A brief look at the operation of Britain’s nuclear weapons
The Trident missile system is housed on the UK's four Vanguard class submarines which form the UK's strategic nuclear missile force.
Royal Navy to assist in ‘shooting down ballistic missiles’ off Scottish coast
Exercise Formidable Shield, a US-led multinational maritime integrated exercise designed to prepare forces to shoot down ballistic missiles has begun off the coast of Scotland.
V-280 Valor Achieves 100% build completion
The Bell V-280 Valor has achieved 100% build completion and moved one step closer to its first flight.
Babcock wins South Korea Jangbogo III submarine weapons system contract
Babcock has successfully secured a seven year contract to produce and deliver weapons handling and launch equipment for the South Korean Jangbogo III submarine programme.
HMS Diamond takes command of NATO task group
Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has now taken charge of a major NATO task force.
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.
