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
RFA on strike today over pay
RFA have imposed a one-year deal of 4.5% which does not reflect the value and sacrifices of staff in the fleet, say the RMT.
Veteran Sea King helicopter installed at Yeovilton
The Sea King ZF118, callsign ‘Victor Oscar VO’, served the Commando Helicopter Force for nearly 30 years.
British firm BAE awarded work on American AC-130J gunships
The contract includes the provision of heads-up displays (HUDs) for AC-130J aircraft.
MOD reveals cost of AH-64E Apache programme
Mark Francois, Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, recently asked about the cost of the AH-64E Apache helicopter.
Britain to feed thousands in Gaza using new pier
The UK is set to provide essential aid to Gaza, aiming to support up to 11,000 Palestinians in need for a month.
UK confirms no arms sales to Israel since April 2024
"The UK government has not sold arms to Israel since 1 April 2024."
British aircraft carrier has guns fitted
HMS Prince of Wales has is once again having Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) fitted.
Leeds mother found guilty of terrorism offences
Anjum's son, Sameer, had become radicalised, consuming terrorist propaganda. Anjum did not report them to the authorities.
British transport supports Exercise Astral Knight in Poland
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft has transported personnel and equipment to Poznań, Poland, in support of the 2024 Exercise Astral Knight.
UK trials ‘un-jammable’ quantum-based navigation systems
The completion of these trials is a significant milestone towards Britain's aim to deploy quantum navigation systems on aircraft by 2030.
