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
Defence Committee report outlines recommendations to ensure UK gets the most out of F-35
A Defence Committee report has examined the allegations made by The Times in its investigation into the F-35 programme and has compiled a list of recommendations.
Contractors to pay for HMS Queen Elizabeth rectification work
Rectification work on HMS Queen Elizabeth will not cost the taxpayer a penny, the Defence Secretary has insisted.
BAE Systems said the repair would take...
Sea Ceptor missile test firing trials from HMS Argyll conclude successfully
Firing trials for the new Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully completed say the Ministry of Defence.
Former First Sea Lord makes case for retaining older Offshore Patrol Vessel fleet
Lord West of Spithead has urged the government to retain the about to be replaced Offshore Patrol Vessel fleet.
Defence Select Committee criticise MoD over failure to respond to F-35 criticism appropriately
n July 2017, The Times conducted an investigation into the F-35 programme, in a report the Defence Select Committee has criticised the MoD response.
HMS Ocean sails into port for Christmas as Royal Navy career ends
HMS Ocean has come home from deployment a day early as her career in the Royal Navy comes to an end.
No Royal Navy frigates or destroyers deployed overseas ‘alarming’ says Vice-Admiral
While no frigates or destroyers are deployed, 13 Royal Navy surface vessels and submarines are currently deployed around the world.
Inzpire, Qinetiq and Close Air Solutions to bid for Joint Fires Synthetic Training
QinetiQ, Inzpire Limited and Close Air Solutions have signed a collaboration agreement.
Lack of transparency over F-35 costs is ‘unacceptable’ say MPs
A Defence Select Committee report has slammed the MoD response to requests for clarification on key issues including cost and demands six monthly updates on the F-35 programme.
British and American Gulf mine warfare forces link up for exercise
The Royal Navy's Middle East mine warfare force of five ships and a command team were committed alongside unmanned American boats and the minehunter USS Gladiator.
