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
UK Typhoon Force in unprecedented operational demand
The UK's Typhoon force experienced its busiest year ever, marking an "unprecedented" number of operational hours flown.
Reports suggest RAF could aid Orkney ferry crisis
Reports have emerged suggesting the Royal Air Force could be called in to airlift supplies to Orkney.
Work contract for UK ‘Excalibur’ combat air test aircraft
The contract will initiate the next phase of the Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft (FTA) project, a pivotal element of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
American airborne nuclear command post lands in Scotland
A Boeing E-6 Mercury, America's airborne nuclear command post, has landed in Scotland. ThE aircraft is known for its ability to remotely launch intercontinental ballistic missiles.
PHASA-35 completes first stratospheric flight
British engineers have successfully completed a stratospheric flight trial of BAE Systems’ High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) - PHASA-35.
HMS Albion enhances helicopter capabilities
Both QinetiQ and 846 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) have been rigorously testing to increase the capabilities of the Merlin helicopters utilised by the Royal Marines.
Assault ship HMS Albion visits Scotland
HMS Albion has arrived in Glenmallan, Scotland for a logistics stop and will soon be joined by sponsor Princess Anne for a Royal Visit on the 20th of July.
Report criticises management of Type 26 Frigate project
Despite the Ministry of Defence citing Covid-19 as a reason for the delay, Japan also grappled with Covid-19 and it successfully commissioned equally complex warships in a third of the time it's taken the UK to reach the initial operating capability of the Type 26 frigate.
French sailor allegedly assaults Scottish drone operator
The incident occurred after the drone operator flew his drone legally near a French naval ship docked in Edinburgh, leading to a confrontation with sailors resulting in a sailor being charged in connection with the assault.
Ben Wallace to step down as Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed his intention to step down from his post during the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle, ending a tenure of four years.
