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
200th operational F-35 delivered
The 200th operational F-35, an aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, departed Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth production facility earlier this month.
USAF General: Older aircraft ‘can’t match’ F-35
A US Air Force General has made the claim that older jets 'such as the F-16 and F/A-18' can't match the F-35, even with upgrades.
British warships put Carrier Strike Group skills to the test
The exercise saw a simulated British 'Carrier Strike Group' involving HMS Queen Elizabeth and 36 F-35B jets.
£269m deal signed for Crowsnest airborne early warning and control system
The deal will see Lockheed Martin start manufacturing Crowsnest, a helicopter-borne airborne early warning and control system for the Queen Elizabeth class carriers.
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MoD deny rumours that a new aircraft carrier will be mothballed
The denial comes amid speculation in the media that one of the new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers will be mothballed.
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Details of joint missile project with Japan emerge
Japan and the UK are moving forward with efforts to develop a new joint air-to-air missile.
F-35B in first operational deployment
The US Marine Corps has deployed F-35B aircraft to Japan for the jets first operational deployment.
India’s first nuclear missile submarine crippled as sailor leaves hatch open
A hatch left open on the INS Arihant lead to saltwater flooding the propulsion area, rendering the $2.9 billion submarine inoperative.
Russian carrier returning home from Syria due to inability to operate jets safely
It is understood that one of the reasons the Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov is returning home is the vessels inability to safely operate aircraft.
F-35 given ‘clear commitment’ by Donald Trump’s choice for defence secretary
Retired Marine General James Mattis has backed the F-35 after it was recently criticised by President-elect Donald Trump.
