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 Carrier Strike Group to visit Japan
The British Carrier Strike Group and her aircraft will work alongside the Japan and other partners to "help defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific".
UK, Japan, and Italy sign treaty to build stealth fighter
The UK has signed a treaty with Japan and Italy to develop a stealth fighter equipped with cutting-edge technology.
MBDA and KAI working together for weapon integration
A key aspect of this partnership is the integration of MBDA's Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile onto the KAI-led KF-21 Boromae fighter aircraft.
British warship ‘chases off’ Russian sub near Ireland
Irish media has reported that a Russian submarine, positioned near cables on the approaches to Cork Harbour, was "chased off" by a British helicopter and warship because Ireland doesn't have the ability to do so itself.
RAF participates in ‘Exercise Global Dexterity’ in Australia
Crews will experience operating out of austere airfields with intentionally limited infrastructure in Northern Australia.
US approves $300m torpedo sale to Germany
The sale is designed to upgrade Germany's Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities on its upcoming P-8A aircraft.
Scottish ferry has destination set for scrapyard as joke
Someone onboard the ferry MV Glen Sannox being built in Port Glasgow has, presumably as a joke, set it's destination to a famous ship scrapyard in India.
809 Naval Air Squadron reborn for F-35 Lightning
The iconic 809 Naval Air Squadron, known as the Phoenix Squadron, has been recommissioned as the UK’s second front-line F-35 squadron.
US grounds entire V-22 Osprey fleet
This precautionary measure follows an operational stand down by the Air Force Special Operations Command and a recent V-22 Osprey crash.
Caribbean deployment proves Type 45 Destroyer engine fix
HMS Dauntless, a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer, tested the major engine upgrades as part of the Power Improvement Programme (PIP).
