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
Tideforce conducts replenishment trials with commercial tanker
The trials, which took place off the coast of Portland, aimed to examine how RFA tankers could extend services to the commercial sector and vice versa.
Britain slips to third biggest defence spender in NATO
Not only has the UK slipped down to third place behind Germany, it had the smallest relative increase in defence expenditure from 2014 to 2023, with a negligible increase of only 0.2% compared to 8.9% for France and 47.3% for Germany.
British aircraft carrier sails from Portsmouth
The Kings Flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has sailed for trials ahead of a Carrier Strike Group deployment later this year.
Ukrainian warships complete training off Scottish coast
The Ukrainian Navy's newest vessels, Chernihiv and Cherkasy, have concluded their latest training phase in Scotland as part of Exercise Sea Breeze 2023.
British patrol ship ready for Africa mission
HMS Trent is set to embark on a mission in Africa, following extensive restoration work.
BAE Systems unveils FalconWorks aircraft research facility
FalconWorks is presented as an agile research and development centre, aiming to deliver advanced combat air capabilities to the UK and allied nations.
MoD floats £20m tender for Warrior IFV camera systems
The Ministry of Defence has released a £20m tender notice for the procurement of 359 Rear Safety Camera Systems (RSCS) for the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
Contract awarded to BAE Systems for Archer artillery support
The Ministry of Defence has announced the awarding of a £4m contract to BAE Systems Bofors AB for the support of the Archer Artillery System.
American ‘Doomsday aircraft’ arrives in the UK
The aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is a flying control centre in the event of nuclear war or major crisis. The aircraft is supporting the U.S. President as he visits the UK.
British support ship works with A-10s
Bay-class support ship RFA Cardigan Bay and US Air Force A-10 Warthogs joined forces in an exercise dubbed Neptune’s Kilt.
