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
Norwegian tanker refuels British carrier haead of exercise
HNOMS Maud provided fuel to the UK's aircraft carrier while operating under NATO's coordinated maritime command structure.
UK evaluating optimal deployment strategy for aircraft carriers
"There is no doubt that we will look at the future capabilities we need, in respect of how those carriers are deployed and where they should be deployed", said Lord Coaker.
MOD details state of forces accommodation in Aldershot
The Ministry of Defence assessed that 96.6% of Service Family Accommodation and 66% of Single Living Accommodation in Aldershot meet high standards but indicated no major upgrades are planned for this financial year.
Government questioned on RFA pay, recruitment, and retention
A series of Parliamentary questions have addressed concerns about the ongoing pay dispute, recruitment challenges, and retention efforts within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Britain set to have 37 F-35 stealth jets by end of 2024
By the end of 2024, the UK will have acquired 37 of the first 48 F-35B aircraft batch.
Babcock CEO praises world-class shipbuilding at Rosyth
David Lockwood, CEO of Babcock, lauded the world-class capabilities of Rosyth’s shipyard and described the workforce's mood as "expectant" about future opportunities, including potential export orders.
Govt pledges to build ‘British ships in British shipyards’
The Government reaffirmed their comitment to "making sure that we build British ships in British shipyards".
Royal Navy pilot commended for emergency carrier landing
Lieutenant Burnett’s outstanding airmanship and calm leadership in the face of a severe emergency undoubtedly prevented a life-threatening situation from escalating.
Type 32 Frigate remains in development amid concerns
However, the project is still in the concept phase and lacks a concrete timetable for design and procurement.
UK intelligence sharing with Israel solely on hostages
The UK government has outlined the nature of its intelligence-sharing with Israel concerning the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza.
