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 E-7 flypast at RIAT cancelled due to technical issues
The anticipated flypast of the Royal Air Force’s new E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft at the RIAT has been cancelled due to technical issues.
New BAE Leadership Academy opens in Barrow
A new Leadership Academy has opened in Barrow to provide world-class training for those designing and building the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
Pollard: Britain must ’embrace autonomy’ to stay ahead in war
Speaking in London on 17 July, Luke Pollard laid out a vision for air force transformation driven by automation, digital targeting, and expanded defence spending.
Huge American and British aircraft carriers meet in Pacific
HMS Prince of Wales and USS George Washington operated side-by-side in the Pacific alongside a combined escort force from a number of allies nations.
Wedgetail cuts ‘poor decision making’ blasts Akehurst
"This essential programme was vandalised by the previous Government. It is a stunning example of poor decision making", said Luke Akehurst MP.
MOD backs Typhoon export push after no new UK orders
The Ministry of Defence has said it is actively supporting export campaigns for the Typhoon combat aircraft as BAE Systems seeks to keep production lines running at Warton.
UK-EU pact sees early steps but ministers eye NATO focus
Ministers have been careful to stress that cooperation with the EU will remain complementary to NATO’s core role in European defence.
Russia seizes area larger than Manchester in one month
Defence Secretary John Healey has warned that Russian forces seized more than 550 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory last month.
RAF chief proposes European exercise zone in Baltic
Speaking at the Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference, Knighton called for NATO members to establish a multinational space where land, sea, air, cyber and space capabilities can be jointly exercised.
Lloyd’s Register to support British submarine fleet
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a 12-month contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide in-service support for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
