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
Argentine military capability almost all gone
After a significant period of decline, the Argentine armed forces will cease to become a capable military force.
F-35 dominates larger attacking force
A flight of four F-35B's took on a larger group of nine attacking aircraft during the jets recent operational readiness test and won, according...
F-35B enters operational service
After over a decade of development, the first squadron of F-35B's is officially operational.
The aircraft was declared operational by Gen. Joe Dunford, Marine Corps commandant in...
Malaysia buys Starstreak Missile from UK
Malaysia has signed a deal for the procurement of the Thales Starstreak missiles.
Starstreak is a British short range anti-air missile manufactured by Thales, in...
F-35 now able to schedule own maintenance
As the F-35B joint strike fighter completes final operational testing, including bomb runs and shipboard landings, a less well known and highly advanced component...
Syria: Half of German Tornado fleet ‘not airworthy’
Only 29 of Germany's 66 Tornado jets are airworthy, a defence ministry report has revealed.
Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen has stressed that only...
Type 26 Frigate for Australia?
International competition to build the Australian frigate fleet is about to begin after Australia changed plans for their new frigate ahead of the release of their defence white...
70 Squadron becomes first Atlas squadron
70 Squadron is marking a new beginning after being disbanded in 2010 by becoming the RAF’s first squadron to operate the A400M Atlas.
The Princess Royal, honorary...
Second RC-135 Rivet Joint to be delivered seven months early
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the second RC-135 Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft will be delivered to the UK seven months early.
The UK's...
UK is fighting “a new Battle of Britain” – Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's speech at the RUSI Air Power conference today is expected to announce that the UK will be deploying an additional...
