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
MBDA preparing to conduct Brimstone test with new Apache
MBDA is expected to conduct firings of its 'Brimstone 2' missile from a Boeing AH-64E Apache as part of an effort to persuade the...
Chinese H-6K Bombers fly record 10 hour mission
PLA Air Force H-6K bombers flew several thousand kilometres for nearly 10 straight hours during a recent drill.
A look at the P-8 Poseidon, Britain’s new submarine hunter
"Nine new Boeing P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to increase further the protection of our nuclear deterrent and our new aircraft carriers. These aircraft...
Britain to lead battalions deployed to Eastern Europe
British forces are to play a leading role in the recently announced NATO deployment to Poland and the Baltic States.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:
"I...
British P-8 purchase expected shortly
Defence officials are expected to put a purchase of nine Boeing P-8 maritime patrol aircraft into motion any day now.
Egypt receives first new assault ship, Gamal Abdel Nasser
The Gamal Abdel Nasser a helicopter carrier of the French Mistral class. The vessel was originally built for the Russian Navy.
Leader of Islamic State reportedly killed in US airstrike
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of Islamic State has reportedly been killed in a US airstrike.
British forces “playing major role” in liberating Fallujah
The RAF have concentrated air operations in the vicinity of Fallujah, assisting Iraqi forces in their battle for the city.
Challenger tank upgrade competition heats up
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall and others in the industry have expressed interest in the Challenger tank upgrade project.
HMS Dauntless temporarily reduced to harbour training ship
An engineering remedy is being worked on and HMS Dauntless will eventually return to operations, this however will not be for a few years.
