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
£1.3Bn contract awarded for nuclear submarine
A £1.3 billion contract to build the latest Astute Class attack submarine, HMS Anson, has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence.
Prime Minister to get aircraft for official trips
The use of an RAF Voyager aircraft is expected to save about £775,000 per year as the plane will be cheaper than chartering flights.
Defence Select Committee SDSR inquiry near completion
The Defence Select Committees major inquiry ahead of the forthcoming SDSR into the potential threats facing the UK is reported to be near completion.
HMS Defender to support French carrier group
Royal Navy warship HMS Defender will support the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle when she deploys to tackle IS.
Falkland Islands ‘Le Boréal’ cruise ship incident update
The Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Falkland Islands emergency services have evacuated hundreds of passengers from the French flagged vessel Le Boréal.
South Korea purchase additional Harpoon missiles
The US government have approved the sale of submarine-launched Harpoon missiles and associated equipment to South Korea.
RAF ‘would make a difference’ in Syria – Lord Richards
Lord Richards, former chief of the defence staff, said UK involvement in Syria could help give the campaign "oomph".
WATCH: 25 Russian heavy bombers strike Syria
The Russian Ministry of Defence have announced that 25 long-range bombers took part in a raid in Syria, they have also released a video showing the attack.
HMS Ocean to operate MV-22 Osprey’s during joint training
For the next few weeks, three MV-22 Ospreys will operate from the deck of HMS Ocean as the US Marine Corps carry out joint...
Scrapping F-35 plans not likely to offer savings for Canada
Experts are sceptical that Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government will generate any savings from scrapping Canada's F-35 purchase plan.
