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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Typhoon completes Meteor firing trials

BAE Systems have completed guided firing trials of a Meteor missile from a Typhoon.

China develops advanced air-to-air missile

Comments by a missile specialist on Chinese TV suggests that China has completed development of its advanced PL-10 short range air to air missile.

Defence Secretary details cyber security efforts

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and his French counterpart have opened France's first Cyber Security Symposium where he outlined British thinking.

Government face legal challenge over drone strike in Syria

The Government is facing a legal challenge over the decision to target British Islamic State fighters in Syria without Parliamentary approval.

HMS Dauntless to visit Dublin

HMS Dauntless, an advanced British destroyer, is to visit Dublin Port.

Royal Navy assault ships invade Cornwall

Two Royal Navy warships, HMS Ocean and HMS Bulwark, have conducted a landing exercise off the coast of Cornwall.

Egypt purchases ex-Russian Mistrals from France

Egypt has agreed to buy two Mistral class assault ships from France, the French government announced today.

A-10’s arrive in Estonia

Twelve A-10's arrived in Estonia on Monday as part of a European theatre security package that has also seen F-22's and F-15's deployed.

No, Britain isn’t joining an EU military

Numerous articles have claimed that Angela Merkel will expect David Cameron to drop opposition to a EU military. This is not expected to happen.

Restraint Urged For Robotic Weapons

The Future of Life Institute has published an open letter decrying the development of autonomous weapon systems, signed by over 1700 experts from the field.