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
British and American F-35’s headed to UK air shows
At least one British F-35 will join US Marine Corps aircraft and participate in air shows this year.
F-35 meets 2015 goals
The US Department of Defence accepted its 45th F-35 aircraft delivery for 2015, meeting the production goal for the year.
Egypt to receive 46 Ka-52 attack helicopters
Russia will deliver 46 Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopters for the Egyptian Navy's Mistral helicopter carriers.
The contract for the supply of Kamov Ka-52 helicopters to Egypt...
Royal Navy ice ship breaks 80 year Antarctica record
HMS Protector became the first Royal Navy vessel to visit the Eastern Antarctica or sail below 77 degrees latitude since before the Second World War.
RAF to step up air strikes against Islamic State
Air strikes to now focus on hitting command centres and supply lines while continuing to avoid civilian casualties.
RAF combat aircraft have already stepped up...
UK to send 1,000 troops to Poland
Britain will send 1,000 military personnel to take part in NATO exercises in Poland, part of an agreement with Warsaw to strengthen security ties,...
UK announces more support to Ukraine Armed Forces
The UK will gift around £500,000 worth of first aid kits to the Ukraine Armed Forces.
Delivered at the request of Ukraine, this package of...
Plans to develop new anti-ship missile move forward
The jointly developed anti-ship missile will replace Harpoon in British service and Exocet in French service.
Hezbollah armed to strike Israeli ships from Syria
Syria now possesses Russian made Yachont missiles and it is now understood they have made their way into the hands of Hezbollah, a senior...
Who is responsible for Search and Rescue in the UK now?
Bristow Helicopters was awarded the contract to provide search and rescue helicopter services for the UK in 2013.
