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
New supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford completes first arrested landing and launch
The US Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford launched and recovered her first fixed-wing aircraft off the coast of Virginia.
British supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth ‘unwelcome in South China Sea’ say China
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang also said that the presence of HMS Queen Elizabeth would 'stir up trouble'.
Simulation shows F-35B in Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth
Uniquely for a vessel of this type, it will be common to see the jump-jet F-35B appear to land conventionally.
Typhoon jets to test NATO ground based air defence capability in exercise
Typhoon aircraft are taking part in an exercise to test NATO’s capability to command and control ground based systems, according to officials.
US Navy and Air Force award Lockheed Martin contract for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile...
Lockheed Martin has received an $86.5 million contract from the US Navy and Air Force for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production.
UK hopeful Canada will opt for Type 26 Frigate
Speculation is mounting that Canada is seriously considering the Type 26 Frigate for its 'Canadian Surface Combatant' project.
Majority of steel used in new patrol vessels from Sweden
It has emerged that the majority of steel used in the new patrol vessels being built on the Clyde is Swedish in origin.
Have The Daily Mail just published a homophobic attack on a senior British naval...
The Daily Mail has published a very strange article about Rear Admiral Alex J. Burton, Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces, after he tweeted in support of LGBT military personnel.
Taiwan goes on $1.42 billion arms spending spree
Taiwan intends to purchase AGM-88B HARM missiles, SM-2 Block IIIA missiles, MK 48 heavyweight torpedoes, MK 54 lightweight torpedoes, AGM-154C JSOW Air-to-Ground missiles and...
HMS Queen Elizabeth is a ‘game changer’ says US Navy Admiral
US Navy Rear Admiral Kenneth Whitesell praised HMS Queen Elizabeth saying the vessel would ease stress on the US fleet.
