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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

WATCH: Storm Shadow testing with Typhoon

Flight testing has continued over the UK in order to integrate the Storm Shadow cruise missile with the Typhoon combat aircraft.

RFA Cardigan Bay returns to Falmouth

A&P Group’s Falmouth Yard has welcomed RFA Cardigan Bay back into port after four years at sea.

Trident upgrades to include cyber attack protection

It is understood that the Trident missile system will be given increased protection from cyber-security threats.

Theresa May to write letters of last resort for Trident subs

The letters of last resort written by Theresa May will contain orders on what action to take in the event that an enemy nuclear strike has destroyed the United Kingdom.

American, British F-35B fleets may share weapons

It has been revealed that the UK and the US may share access to their weapons stocks for the F-35B if required.

First aircraft to fly from HMS Queen Elizabeth in Spring

Merlin helicopters will be the first aircraft to begin flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth, soon followed by Apache, Wildcat, Chinook and F-35.

New Protector drone revealed

The Ministry of Defence has selected the Certifiable Predator B UAV, with some modifications, as part of its Protector drone programme.

Royal Air Force aircraft to be fitted with micro-sensors

BAE has secured contracts to install micro-sensors on a number of Royal Air Force aircraft.

BAE win £2.1bn Typhoon jet support contract

The decade long agreement seeks to reinvest £500 million into new capabilities for Typhoon. Chris Boardman, managing director of BAE Systems Military Air and Information,...

HMS Albion nearing end of refit

HMS Albion has entered into the next phase of its refit with the external hull work now largely complete.