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
No, our new aircraft carriers don’t run on Windows XP
Britain's new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers do not utilise Windows XP derived software, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Turkey says it has shot down a Russian jet in its airspace
Turkish F-16's have reportedly shot down a Russian Su-24 (pictured) this morning near the Syrian border after it violated Turkish airspace.
C-130J fleet to be retained
The RAF's C-130J aircraft will be retained, allowing them to support a range of operations until 2030.
The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is a...
Sentinel R1 to remain in service into next decade – SDSR
In 2010 the government's previous SDSR announced its intention to "withdraw the Sentinel aircraft once it is no longer required in Afghanistan."
UK to almost double expeditionary force to 50,000
The army’s deployable expeditionary force will increase from 30,000 to 50,000 by 2025.
New maritime patrol aircraft to be based at RAF Lossiemouth
A new fleet of 9 P-8 maritime patrol aircraft is to be based at RAF Lossiemouth.
No, five frigates have not been cancelled
The Type 26 order has been cut from 13 to 8 to fund the immediate spending outlined in the SDSR. It is still expected that 13 vessels will be procured.
French offered use of British air base on Cyprus
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that Britain is going to let France use its RAF base, RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus for bombing raids...
Typhoon life to be extended, two more squadrons to be created
The MoD have announced the life of Typhoon is to be extended to 2040 and two additional squadrons will be created, giving a total of 7 frontline squadrons.
UK to purchase 9 P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The Ministry of Defence have announced a £178 billion investment in defence equipment, including the purchase of 9 new Boeing P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.
