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
Harpoon gains reprieve as decision to retire the Anti-Ship missile is deferred
The Harpoon anti-ship missile was due to be retired from Royal Navy service in 2018, that is now understood to have changed.
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RFA Mounts Bay’s in ‘Herculean Effort’ to help British Virgin Islanders
Power and fresh water is now flowing to hundreds of British Virgin islanders thanks to the ‘herculean efforts' of RFA Mounts Bay.
‘Fast growth’ forecast for anti-ship missile market
The value of the anti-ship missile market is expected to climb over the next 15 years, according to data compiled by Forecast International.
Gripen for the UK ‘Air Support to Defence Operational Training programme’?
Saab is to offer the Gripen Aggressor for the UK’s upcoming Air Support to Defence Operational Training programme.
12th British F-35B rolls out of factory, takes to the air
The 12th F-35B for the United Kingdom has taken to the air.
BMT secure four year contract to support UK Air Defence & Electronic Warfare Systems
BMT has secured a four-year contract with the Ministry of Defence to support the Air Defence & Electronic Warfare Systems Delivery Team.
Explosion hits London Tube Station, treated as terror incident
BREAKING: Reports are coming in of a terrorist attack at the Parsons Green tube station in London with twenty injured with severe burns.
BAE say their Challenger 2 upgrade package offers a ‘future-ready’ main battle tank
Nine months into the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP) Assessment Phase, Team Challenger 2 has set out some of the improvements it will provide British Army tank crews.
UK confirms offer of ‘deep security partnership’ with EU post-Brexit
The UK Government has confirmed it has offered to contribute military assets to EU operations, cooperate on sanctions and agree joint positions on foreign policy as part of a 'deep security partnership' with the EU after Brexit.
DSEI 2017: Saab presents a new Gripen ‘Aggressor’ variant
Saab have presented a new variant of Gripen, the 'Aggressor' at DSEI in London this week.
