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
WATCH: RAF Tornado jet strikes Islamic State
A Tornado flight used Brimstone missiles to attack a number of mobile cranes.
Rocket becomes first vehicle launched into space from UK soil
It has emerged that a rocket used to test ballistic missile defence systems became the first vehicle to lift off from the UK and leave the atmosphere.
RAF step up air campaign against Islamic State
On Friday, Tornado, Typhoon and Reaper combat aircraft from RAF Akrotiri, launched a large scale assault on Islamic State
Supported by a Voyager tanker the aircraft...
UK invests £1.1 billion in military flying training
£1.1 billion is to be invested to continue the modernisation of military flying training in the UK.
The new 'Fixed Wing flying training system' is set...
Britain to purchase high altitude surveillance aircraft
Britain is to purchase two solar powered Zephyr 8 unmanned surveillance aircraft from Airbus.
Zephyr is unique aircraft that offers a satellite like capability to provide...
HMS Queen Elizabeth’s first compartment handed over
9J, a logistics compartment deep inside HMS Queen Elizabeth, will serve as a temporary training facility for the Damage Control Officer.
RAF pilot lands jet despite loss of eyesight
An RAF pilot was guided into landing his jet by a colleague in another aircraft after suffering a loss of vision it has been reported.
Type 45 Destroyer engine problems to be resolved
Many media outlets have reported that the Type 45 Destroyer fleet is to have their engines replaced, despite this being announced in November.
What is SPEAR Cap 3 and why is it important?
SPEAR Cap 3 is a medium-range, mini-cruise missile designed for internal carriage by the F-35 for use against a wide array of targets on land and at sea.
The F-35 ejector seat non-issue
"A range of ejector seat design solutions are being developed and these are expected to be in place before the aircraft enters service in the UK."
