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
Aircraft carrier ‘opens fire’ with Phalanx gun
HMS Queen Elizabeth has fired her Phalanx close-in weapon system as part of a training exercise.
British jet tracks Russian units in occupied Ukraine
A British RC-135 'Rivet Joint', a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft, was once again conducting surveillance of Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
Frigate moved onto barge in Glasgow ahead of ‘launch’
Photos show HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates, being moved from land onto a submersible barge before being floated off downriver.
Britain to buy Naval Strike Missiles
The new anti-ship and land-attack missiles will be fitted to eleven frigates and destroyers after a deal with the Norwegian government.
Britain takes delivery of more F-35 jets
The arrival of three F-35B jets means the UK has now taken delivery of 30 jets. Three remain in the U.S. as test aircraft while one was lost at sea, giving the UK an operational total of 26 F-35B jets.
Atlas crosses continent to parachute in supplies over Morocco
An A400M Atlas crossed Europe to conduct the longest-range airdrop performed by the RAF’s Atlas Force.
Contract awarded for Type 31 Frigate gun ammunition
Support, simulators and ammunition for the 57mm and 40mm naval gun systems have been ordered for the five Type 31 General Purpose Frigates.
UK and French jets train to respond to ‘Channel threats’
Typhoon jets and French Mirage jets worked together over the Channel yesterday to practise their response to an aircraft posing a simulated threat to the UK or France.
British aircraft carrier visits Oslo
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Oslo, the capital city of Norway, for her first-ever visit to the city.
Russian fighters ‘conduct unsafe overflight’ of NATO vessels
Two Russian fighter aircraft made an unsafe and unprofessional approach toward Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), which was conducting routine operations in the Baltic Sea.
