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
UK orders ‘up to’ 26 new Predator B unmanned aircraft
The order is for up to twenty-six Predator B Remotely Piloted Aircraft, 16 on order now with options for an additional 10.
British jets continue combat operations over Iraq and Syria
Typhoons destroyed an armoured vehicle in Syria, Tornados demolished a strongpoint south of Mosul.
British pilots in F-35B trials at sea
Royal Navy and RAF personnel are putting the new fifth-generation strike fighter through its paces in the Pacific.
Royal Navy warships to lose anti-ship missiles
The Royal Navy will lose its anti-ship missile capability in 2018 when the Harpoon missile is withdrawn.
Cost of British operations against Islamic State reaches £265 million
The cost of the operations against Islamic State and other details of the campaign were revealed in a briefing paper.
BAE Systems win $36m contract to upgrade USS New Orleans
BAE Systems has received a $36.7 million contract from the US Navy for the repair and maintenance of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans.
Aster missile to gain anti-ballistic missile capability
France and Italy have signed an agreement on development of the Aster 30 Block 1NT missile, the French Defence Ministry have said in a...
China claims its aircraft carrier is now ‘combat ready’
Chinese state media claims the nations first aircraft carrier is now ‘combat ready’.
British aircraft assist in liberation of Mosul
Tornados, Typhoons and a Reaper attacked four terrorist positions in support of operations to liberate Mosul.
Russian jet crashes in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to land on carrier
A Russian jet has crashed in the Mediterranean Sea after attempting to land on the Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.
