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
Calls for Royal Navy to ‘protect Gibraltar’ after Brexit
A former Ministry of Defence adviser has said that Royal Navy warships should be sent to Gibraltar to ‘protect it from Spain’.
IOC for carrier strike ‘will consist of one carrier, one squadron of Lightnings and...
The initial operating capability for carrier strike, which is scheduled for December 2020, will consist of 'one carrier, one squadron of Lightnings and Crowsnest'.
SharpEye radar for Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels
Kelvin Hughes has been selected to supply its SharpEye radar system for the new Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels HMS Forth, HMS Medway, HMS Trent, HMS Tamar and HMS Spey.
Royal Navy helicopters now have no anti-ship missile capability until 2020
With Sea Skua now retired, Royal Navy helicopters will have no anti-ship missiles until until the Sea Venom and Martlet missiles enter service in 2020.
Tornado jet destroys Islamic State tank
Tornado aircraft saw further action against Islamic State this week, engaging a main battle tank.
MBDA awarded additional Marte anti-ship missile contract by UAE
MBDA has been awarded a contract by the UAE Navy to supply additional Marte MK2/N anti-ship missiles.
NATO Secretary General stresses value of partnership with Switzerland
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will stress the importance of the partnership between NATO and Switzerland during a two-day visit to Bern and Geneva.
Argentina demands answers from Brazil over Falkland Islands flights
Argentina has demanded answers from Brazil after the South American country allowed several RAF flights to fly from Brazil to the Falkland Islands.
USAF say laser weapons will increase survivability
Directed energy weapons have been on the US Air Force’s horizon for decades, now these laser weapons are becoming a reality.
Outrage over a Ministry of Defence brochure in Scotland?
This week witnessed an outpouring of rage as a nuclear submarine was reportedly used as a front cover for a tourism brochure in Scotland, only that didn't actually happen.
