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
New Russian forward-swept wing jet spotted
A Russian aviation company has conducted a maiden flight of a new forward-swept wing trainer aircraft.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail for sea trials in Spring
HMS Queen Elizabeth is planned to sail in March for 11 weeks of sea trials in the North Sea.
North Korea has tested a hydrogen bomb
North Korea has announced that it had conducted an underground nuclear test at its Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site.
£369 million C-130J support deal agreed
The MoD has agreed a £369 million deal for the continued in-service support of the Hercules C-130J fleet, securing around 1,200 jobs.
The contract agreed...
Argentine warship Santisima Trinidad re-floated
The destroyer has been re-floated in port after three years underwater.
Voyager tankers in emergency Arctic refuelling
Voyager tankers have refuelled an aircraft in the Arctic Circle after it declared an emergency it has been revealed.
Faslane families give Christmas presents to Glasgow childrens hospital
Faslane naval families gifted sacks of Christmas presents to a ward at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children, part of the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Three Maritime Patrol Aircraft to be in service by 2020
The MoD plan to have three P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft in service by 2020 it has been revealed.
Women eligible for close combat roles by 2016
Allowing women on the frontline would put the UK policy in line with countries like Australia and the US.
Could this be Britain’s future light frigate?
One of the most obvious contenders for the UK's future light frigate is an offering from BMT, the Venator-110.
