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
Queen Elizabeth class carriers branded a ‘vanity project’, here’s why they’re not
A letter submitted to The Herald is being wildly shared as evidence that the new aircraft carriers are nothing more than a 'vanity project', but does the letter have any truth to it?
UK reportedly expresses interest in V-22 Osprey
A number of countries have shown interest in the V-22 Osprey, including the UK, France, Italy and Spain according to the manufacturers.
Another US Navy destroyer in collision as USS John S. McCain collides with merchant...
SOUTH CHINA SEA - Guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca this morning
F-35As fly in weapons evaluation trials
Airmen from the US Air Force 388th and 419th Fighter Wings supported and flew their F-35A Lightning II aircraft during exercise Combat Hammer.
US Navy commissions first expeditionary sea base, USS Lewis B. Puller
The US Navy converted USNS Lewis B. Puller to USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) during a ceremony at Khalifa bin Salman Port in Al Hidd, Bahrain.
HMS Medway revealed in Glasgow
The second of a fleet of five new offshore patrol vessels, HMS Medway, has been revealed by BAE Systems and is ready to be launched in Glasgow.
US Army soldiers in Europe test Stryker cannon, Javelin system
As one of the first soldiers to shoot a powerful 30mm cannon from a new Stryker combat vehicle, US Army Staff Sgt. Randall Engler was excited about what the weapon could do for his infantry squad.
American conventional and special forces prepare for European combat operations
Naval Special Warfare operators from US Special Operations Command along with NATO Special Operations Forces from Albania, Bulgaria and Lithuania, partnered with the US Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment during Saber Junction 17 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Centre in Germany.
MoD, QinetiQ invest £16.8m in upgrading Hebrides air range
The MoD and QinetiQ have agreed to invest £16.8m in two new BAE Systems tracking radars, to be installed on St Kilda, and upgrade two existing radars at MoD Hebrides.
USS Fitzgerald accountability determinations announced
The commanding officer, executive officer and command master chief of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald were relieved of their duties by Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, Commander US Navy Seventh Fleet today.
