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George Allison

George Allison
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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

IN PICTURES: HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck just about finished, supercarrier almost ready to...

Images obtained by the UK Defence Journal show the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth just about finished with the vessel planned to sail on sea trials next month.

British A-400M Atlas in the United States for training with US Air Force and...

A Royal Air Force A-400M crew worked with the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team along with 62nd Airlift Wing to load a Stryker combat vehicle onto the aircraft.

US Army aviation efforts in South Korea focused on countering Weapons of Mass Destruction...

In 2016, North Korea conducted about 22 missile launches and two nuclear tests as part of an effort to gain nuclear missile capability.

Lockheed Martin withdraws LRASM from Littoral Combat Ship/Frigate missile competition

Lockheed Martin has decided to withdraw its Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) from the US Navy competition to arm the Littoral Combat Ship and frigate, company officials confirmed to the UK Defence Journal.

IN PICTURES: British troops in Estonia taking part in Exercise Spring Storm

British forces have been taking part in Exercise Spring Storm in Estonia alongside NATO allies.

Boeing completes Radar upgrades for Saudi Arabian AWACS fleet

Boeing has completed a series of upgrades that 'substantially enhance the technological capabilities' of Saudi Arabia’s E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.

Royal Air Force confirm image showing ‘Love from Manchester’ message on bomb is real

The image was thought to be a social media hoax but the Royal Air Force have now confirmed it is genuine.

IN PICTURES: HMS Medway starting to look shipshape on the Clyde

HMS Medway is a River class offshore patrol vessel under-construction on the Clyde, we’ve taken a closer look.

The 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment train Iraqi and Kurdish security forces

Members of 2 LANCS are training Iraqi and Kurdish security forces on developing counter-IED and medical skills, with Royal Engineers providing mobility support using bridging and breaching.

‘No credible evidence’ British strikes have hit civilians say Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence say that "no credible evidence" of civilian casualties inflicted by British aircraft has been found.