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 St Albans returning to Portsmouth as nine-month mission ends
After a nine-month deployment, Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans will return home on Friday.
F-35B ‘ready for war’
The F-35B is "ready to go right now" if needed to fly combat missions, the head of US Marine Aviation has said.
BAE Systems sign £67m submarine construction site contract
BAE Systems has signed a £67 million contract to extend its Barrow-in-Furness site to incorporate new manufacturing and installation capabilities.
Problems with PAK-FA force India to upgrade Su-30MKI fleet
India's fleet of Su-30MKI jets are to be upgraded due to issues with the Sukhoi PAK-FA.
United States Air Force declare F-35 combat ready
The US Air Force has declared 'Initial Operational Capability' for the F-35A, the latest milestone for the stealth aircraft.
F-35 destroys first live Air-to-Air target
An F-35 Lightning II launched an air-to-air missile, directly hitting a drone over a military test range off the California at the end of July.
India cancels tender for six Airbus tankers due to cost
Citing a 'high operational cost', India has withdrawn the tender for the purchase of six multi-role tanker transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space.
A400M’s paratrooper delivery capability validated
Paratroopers from the French Air Force recently completed a series of parachute jumps from an A400M to validate the aircraft’s delivery capability.
Netherlands and Luxembourg jointly purchase tanker aircraft
The Netherlands and Luxembourg are to purchase two Airbus Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft, the aircraft will be operated by NATO.
New Tide class tanker delivery delayed
RFA Tidespring, a new Tide class tanker, is now seven months late and has still not been accepted by the Ministry of Defence.
