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 warship escorts U.S. supercarrier and assault ship
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group sailed in formation with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group and the Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan.
Launch marks milestone for American Mk21A reentry vehicle
This launch marks a milestone in the development of the Mk21A program, overseen by the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.
RIMPAC 2024 exercise kicks off in Pacific
This year's RIMPAC will feature its largest humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise, with eight countries, five ships, five landing craft, five aircraft, multiple land forces, and over 2,500 participants.
Leonardo complete Italian Army Centauro II requirement
Leonardo and Iveco-Oto Melara consortium complete Italian Army's Centauro II requirement.
Royal Navy divers honour WW2 bomb disposal hero
Boyd is one of the last remaining members of a brave team that cleared British and European shores of mines and unexploded ordnance during the war.
RAF tankers not assisting Israeli operations, confirms MOD
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the purpose of RAF-operated tanker flights from RAF Akrotiri in response to an unusual Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
Houthi claim to have attacked British ship is false
A Houthi spokesperson has claimed that the group launched cruise missiles at the MV Anvil Point.
Thales expands laser guided rocket production five-fold
The new production capacity aims to strengthen Europe's ammunition capabilities, with the rocket being a NATO-standard 70-mm calibre currently used in Ukraine.
UK awards BAE Systems £60m for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £60.1m contract to BAE Systems for the assessment phase of the upgrade from the Sting Ray Mod 1 to the Mod 2 lightweight torpedo.
UK leads NATO’s new ‘Allied Reaction Force’ to deter Russia
The British Army's 1st (UK) Division is now leading the land component of the ARF, ready to handle a range of scenarios from humanitarian assistance to combat operations.
