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
British combat aircraft continue to operate over Mosul
Typhoon, Reaper and Tornado aircraft have been in heavy use against Islamic State over Iraq and Syria this week.
£100m missile contract awarded for Type 26 Frigate
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £100m contract to deliver the Sea Ceptor air defence missile system for the new Type 26 Frigate.
Government indicate all 13 frigates will be built on the Clyde
After confirming that the Type 26 would be built on the Clyde, Michael Fallon has expressed the intention that the Type 31 will also be assembled there.
Why the F-35 is an asset for the UK in coalition warfare
The F-35 will drastically increase the situational awareness of the forces with which it will deploy, giving coalition forces unprecedented capability.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to conduct F-35 trials off US coast
It has been revealed that the first of the two new Queen Elizabeth carriers will conduct F-35 flight trials off the eastern coast of the US in 2018.
RAF battle through thunderstorms to fight Islamic State
Just before the New Year, Royal Air Force aircraft overcame thunderstorms at RAF Akrotiri and poor weather conditions in the skies over Iraq and Syria in order to support the coalition’s air campaign.
MoD awards £46M contract for Challenger 2 life extension project competition
The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts to BAE Systems and Rheinmetall Land Systeme GmbH to progress the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project.
2017 ‘Year of the Royal Navy’ say Government
The government have commented on the year of change the Royal Navy will undergo.
RAF conduct operations against Islamic State through New Years Eve
Before the New Year, Tornado, Typhoon and Reaper aircraft conducted successful airstrikes against Islamic State in both Iraq and Syria.
Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier: A Guide
The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers are the largest surface warships ever constructed for the Royal Navy.
