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
Automation at sea, a look at the weapons handling system aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth
The highly mechanised weapons handling system aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth is perhaps one of the most complex systems aboard, moving palletised munitions around the vessel to connect the magazines, hangar and flight deck.
HMS Diamond sails for the Gulf for nine month operational deployment
Destroyer HMS Diamond has sailed from Portsmouth Naval Base for a nine-month operational deployment.
Leonardo Vixen 500E AESA radar chosen for Romanian IAR-99 aircraft
Leonardo’s Vixen 500E AESA radar has been procured for Romanias new trainer technology demonstrator programme IAR-99 TD.
The North Korean crisis and the risk of nuclear war
Oliver Steward argues that there is a real concern that there is an increasing risk of war in the Korean peninsula, do you agree?
HMS Prince of Wales entry to service will be ‘more efficient’ thanks to lessons...
The second Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will benefit from 'lessons learned' in the construction of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Campaign to name new frigate HMS Plymouth picks up speed
The campaign to name a new City class frigate after Plymouth appears to be picking up speed.
RFA Tidesurge named in South Korea
The third of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Tide class tankers, RFA Tidesurge, has been formally named.
WATCH: Sea Ceptor air defence missile in successful first firing
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin announced today that the first firings of the new Sea Ceptor air defence missile have been successfully conducted.
HMS Penzance returns to the UK after three years in the Gulf
HMS Penzance returned to Faslane after spending three years helping to protect vital waterways in the Gulf.
Sailing the ship as it made its way...
Argentinian Navy patrol ship ‘Islas Malvinas’ runs aground
Argentinian Navy patrol ship 'Islas Malvinas' reportedly ran aground this weekend on Ushuaia beach, Beagle Channel, shortly after leaving Ushuaia Naval Base.
