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George Allison

George Allison
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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

UK hosts international peacekeeping exercise

Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Rifles joined US troops to host a multinational peacekeeping exercise, Steppe Eagle, on UK soil for the first time.

Second T-50A aircraft takes flight

Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries successfully completed the initial test flight of the second T-50A aircraft in Sacheon, South Korea.

Majority of Britons back keeping Trident, poll shows

It has been widely reported that a majority of the public support the Government's proposal to fully renew Britain's Trident nuclear weapons.

F-35 electronic warfare capabilities discussed

Officials have declined to discuss the electronic warfare and cyber capabilities of the F-35, until now.

Russia builds up military forces in south west

Russia has strengthened its southwestern flank and increased its military presence in Ukraine.

Four Wildcat helicopters delivered to South Korea

South Korea has received an initial delivery of four Wildcat helicopters out of a total order of eight.

£183 million deal signed for Type 26 Frigate gun

The Ministry of Defence have signed a £183 million contract for a five inch gun system the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Frigate fleet.

BAE demonstrate autonomous naval technologies

BAE have delivered a live demonstration of the latest unmanned naval technologies in a realistic scenario in the Solent and Portsmouth Harbour.

UAE hands over two generals to Turkey following coup attempt

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly detained two Turkish generals serving in Afghanistan and handed them over to Turkey. The hand over took place over...

US Navy conducts first Littoral Combat Ship Harpoon firing

USS Coronado, a Littoral Combat Ship, successfully executed the first live fire missile test using a Harpoon Block 1C missile.