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
Rolls-Royce secures £500m Typhoon engine support deal
The contract is set to span six years, from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2029, and holds an estimated value of £500 million.
RAF shadow Russian jets over Baltic twice in 24 hours
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters stationed in Estonia were dispatched twice within a 24-hour time frame to monitor Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea.
British warship shadows Russian task group near UK waters
The Russian trio – guided-missile frigate Admiral Grigorovich and two Stereguschiy II-class corvettes, Soobrazitelny and Stoikiy - were also monitored by Typhoon jets and P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth.
SNMG2 gears up for exercise in Western Mediterranean
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) sailed from Naval Station Rota, Spain, on May 29th, 2023.
Britain’s new warship – A Type 83 Destroyer concept surfaces
A concept image, potentially showing Britain's new Type 83 Destroyer, emerged during a presentation at a naval conference.
UK assets ‘boost’ importance of Scottish bases to NATO
The strategic significance of Scotland's geographical location when combined with the UK's formidable defence capabilities is instrumental to Scotland and the UK's security, asserted Rt Hon James Heappey MP.
NATO concern over Faslane fate amid Scottish independence
Relocating the base for nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines from Faslane to a location further south would disrupt the base's strategic position.
UK ‘may need more’ P-8s to expand security ambitions
The Government acknowledged that the UK might need more P-8A aircraft or require other P-8 operating nations to boost their contributions should UK strategic ambitions grow.
British Sailor receives rare American accolade
This medal is rarely presented to non-Americans.
QinetiQ to deliver Banshee targets to US Army
British defence technology company QinetiQ has announced a deal to provide the US Army's Threat Systems Management Office with a customised version of its Banshee Jet 80+.
