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
Update: British Air Strikes In Iraq
Iraqi forces fighting ISIL have received significant air support from Royal Air Force combat aircraft according to information released by the MoD.
The following is...
Second RC-135 Rivet Joint delivered seven months early
The second RC-135 Rivet Joint has been delivered to the RAF seven months early, the MoD has announced. The aircraft was handed over today...
RFA Lyme Bay arrives in Dominica to provide disaster relief
RFA Lyme Bay has arrived in Dominica to begin immediate humanitarian relief efforts following the devastation left behind by Tropical Storm Erika.
The Royal Fleet...
UAE and Egypt poised to purchase Russian Mistrals
The United Arab Emirates has now confirmed their interest in one of two French Mistral class vessels that were built for Russia. Rumour is...
£125 Million sights contract awarded to Thales UK
Thales Optronics in Glasgow will supply sights for the Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) programme as part of a new £390 million contract with General...
RFA Lyme Bay to assist Dominica with disaster recovery
Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel Lyme Bay has been tasked to assist humanitarian relief efforts in Dominica following devastation caused by Tropical Storm Erika. The vessel is carrying a...
Faslane to receive £500m investment
Chancellor George Osborne has announced over £500 million of funding for HM Naval Base Clyde. Upgrade work due to begin in 2017, will secure...
Britain’s Apache fleet set for $3Bn upgrade
The United Kingdom's request for the re-manufacture of fifty WAH-64 Apache helicopters to AH-64E Apache Guardian standard has been approved by the United States. The...
HMS Queen Elizabeth powers up RADAR for first time
HMS Queen Elizabeth's S1850M radar has been switched on for the first time, marking a significant step on the vessels readiness for service.
The S1850M...
Typhoons return from Baltic
The Typhoon flight, part of 121 Expeditionary Air Wing, deployed to Estonia at NATO's request in May as part of this year to secure NATO airspace...
