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
HMS Monmouth conducts sovereignty patrol off Gibraltar
Accompanied by HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar, frigate HMS Monmouth conducted a 'sovereignty patrol' of territorial waters off Gibraltar.
Successful Brimstone integration trials continue for Typhoon
A series of flight trials of Brimstone with Typhoon have been completed at BAE Systems site in Warton, Lancashire.
WATCH: British frigate HMS Iron Duke demonstrates her firepower
Frigate HMS Iron Duke blasted through her weapon systems.
US Navy conducts Hellfire missile test from Littoral Combat Ship
The US Navy has conducted a test firing of the Surface to Surface Missile Module from a Littoral Combat Ship.
New Offshore Patrol Vessel formally named in Glasgow
HMS Forth, first of five new Offshore Patrol Vessels has been formally named in Glasgow today.
Calls for Royal Navy to ‘protect Gibraltar’ after Brexit
A former Ministry of Defence adviser has said that Royal Navy warships should be sent to Gibraltar to ‘protect it from Spain’.
IOC for carrier strike ‘will consist of one carrier, one squadron of Lightnings and...
The initial operating capability for carrier strike, which is scheduled for December 2020, will consist of 'one carrier, one squadron of Lightnings and Crowsnest'.
SharpEye radar for Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels
Kelvin Hughes has been selected to supply its SharpEye radar system for the new Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels HMS Forth, HMS Medway, HMS Trent, HMS Tamar and HMS Spey.
Royal Navy helicopters now have no anti-ship missile capability until 2020
With Sea Skua now retired, Royal Navy helicopters will have no anti-ship missiles until until the Sea Venom and Martlet missiles enter service in 2020.
Tornado jet destroys Islamic State tank
Tornado aircraft saw further action against Islamic State this week, engaging a main battle tank.
