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
US Navy shoot rocket artillery from the deck of amphibious transport dock
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) was fired from the flight deck of the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage during a recent exercise.
F-35A Lightning scheduled for first operational deployment to Pacific amid North Korean tension
12 F-35A Lightning jets from are set to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan for a six month rotation.
Royal Navy frigates and amphibious assault ships may be sold to Brazil and Chile
It's being reported by multiple sources that Brazil and Chile have been given notice of "potential availability" of Royal Navy warships.
US military officials warn against Royal Marines cuts, advising that Britain could ‘lose ability...
Colonel Dan Sullivan reportedly said cuts to the Royal Marines and the loss of two amphibious assault ships could impact the defence relationship between the US and UK.
Defence Secretary welcomes liberation of Raqqah from Islamic State
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon welcomed the news of the liberation of Raqqa from Islamic State while warning that 'there is more to do'.
F-35 to support 25,000 British jobs
At peak, the F-35 will support 25,000 jobs in the UK over the next few decades and pump £1bn a year into the economy.
F-35Bs take part in Exercise Dawn Blitz
F-35B aircraft were aboard the USS Essex during Exercise Dawn Blitz where they supported an amphibious assault.
Defence Secretary: UK to ‘step up’ ground fight against Islamic State
British ground will 'train further forward and provide increased force protection' in and around coalition bases.
Retired General warns UK must boost defence budget to protect against Russia and China
General Sir Richard Barrons, former Commander of Joint Forces Command, warns that the defence budget must be increased so the UK can protect against potential attacks from China or Russia.
A guide to the Dreadnought class ballistic missile submarine
The Dreadnought class will replace the Vanguard class submarines from 2028 onwards and will host the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent.
