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
Production begins on Israeli F-35 air vehicle spares and endurance spares in US and...
Work to produce air vehicle spares and endurance spares for Israel has started in F-35 production facilities in the United States and United Kingdom.
Man complains that British Army recruitment stall featured soldiers with, er, guns
A man from Irvine in Scotland has criticised the MoD after British Army troops from the Scots Guards set up in the town centre with guns. The man also advised the Army that "if they’re going to recruit they should be doing it in a balanced way", whatever that actually means.
World submarine market continues to expand say industry analysts
Each year, Forecast International publishes its analysis of projected submarine construction for the next decade. For the last eight years, the trend in terms of numbers of submarines projected and their total value has been steadily upward.
German Tornado fleet grounded due to ‘too much bio-diesel’ in fuel
According to local media, the fuel used by the German Tornado fleet appears to have been mixed with 'too much bio-diesel'.
British Army counter-poaching effort expands into two new parks in Malawi
The Ministry of Defence is ramping up its efforts to stop animals being cruelly hunted in Malawi by expanding its counter-poaching training into two further parks in the country according to a press release.
UK is considering a ‘permanent military presence’ in Kuwait
Michael Davenport, British Ambassador to Kuwait, revealed during an exclusive interview with Forces Network that Britain is considering a permanent military presence in Kuwait.
Why the F-35 is an invaluable asset for the British armed forces in coalition...
This year, the UK's first F-35 squadron will declare initial operational capability.
Firing of 50,000th simulated round from turret trainer allows savings of £125m say MoD
The 50,000th simulated round has been fired from an AS90 Turret Trainer signalling savings of approximately £125 million according to the Ministry of Defence.
Myths and discussion points regarding the Trident nuclear weapons system
The Ministry of Defence have produced a response to what they call common 'myths and misconceptions' surrounding the Trident nuclear weapons system.
‘It gives us the advantage of not having to worry about as many surface-to-air...
During the F-35 Lightning II's pre-Initial Operational Test and Evaluation, Airmen from the United States Air Force 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron had the opportunity to work with all three variants of the Joint Strike Fighter.
