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
MoD urged to explore adding A400M refuelling capability
A point of contention highlighted by a recent report revolves around the Atlas's underutilised potential.
MOD seeks advanced ground search equipment
The Ministry of Defence has released a Prior Information Notice, hinting at a potential £100M investment in state-of-the-art ground search tools.
Air power cuts leave nation vulnerable, committee warns
A recent House of Commons Committee report has highlighted concerns regarding reductions in the UK's air power capabilities.
Rolls-Royce on track for B-52 engine tests by year end
Rolls-Royce is finalising initial testing of the F130 engine for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the conclusion of this year.
Royal Air Force ‘too small’ warns report
The report cites concerns the Royal Air Force offers "boutique high capability" but "lacks numerical depth." As per the report, "in a peer-on-peer conflict such as a shooting war with Russia, every airframe will count."
MoD looking into RAAC concrete threat in defence buildings
Recent queries about the potential use and risks associated with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in Ministry of Defence buildings have brought the issue to public attention.
MoD emails: 55 Misdirected to Mali domain since 2022
It has emerged that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has identified 55 emails that were incorrectly sent to the .ML top-level domain which belongs to the African nation of Mali, instead of the U.S. military, since January 2022.
British carrier sails to lead powerful strike group
The aircraft carrier with her F-35 stealth fighters and Merlin helicopters will lead a mixed group of warships from various nations in the waters of northern Europe.
Type 32 Frigates set for 2030s service, confirms MoD
The Ministry of Defence has again confirmed that the planned Type 32 frigates are set to enter service in the 2030s.
British Army strength reduction confirmed for 2025
Despite recent media speculation about a potential increase, the Ministry of Defence has again officially confirmed that the full-time strength of the British Army will indeed reduce to 73,000 by 2025.
