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
Unite the union calls for sustained investment in UK aviation
"The Combat Air sector in the UK is a vital national asset playing a critical role in delivering national security", said Unite the union.
British Army strengthening readiness for war in Europe
"We established a programme that we called Operation Mobilise to mobilise the British Army to make it ready for war in Europe".
Flares provide for stunning display over British carrier
In addition to marking the first time flares were fired from a helicopter flying from a Queen Elizabeth class carrier, it proved to be a stunning display.
RAF point finger at Boeing for E-7 Delay
The Royal Air Force has pointed the finger at aerospace giant Boeing for delays in the delivery of the critical E-7 airborne early warning capability.
Video shows British carrier group operating night and day
In an awe-inspiring display of British air and sea power, HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have showcased their round-the-clock operational capability in a new video.
British frigate keeps watch on Russian warship
HMS Richmond, a Type 23 Frigate, has kept a constant watch on Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich, tracking her in the North Sea and maintaining permanent contact.
UK and Poland sign £4bn air defence deal
Defence firms in the UK and Poland have signed a deal worth over £4 billion to continue the next phase of Poland’s future air defence programme, Narew.
Wildcat fires flares in self defence exercise
A Wildcat helicopter from HMS Queen Elizabeth has fired flares in an exercise, marking the first time flares fired from a helicopter flying from a Queen Elizabeth class carrier.
Scottish, Northern Irish shipyards win work for London firm
Harland and Wolff's recent contract award from Cory Group signals a notable uptick in work for Scottish and Northern Irish shipyards.
Merlin helicopter hunts down ‘enemy’ submarine
Merlin Mk2 ASW from 820 Naval Air Squadron onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth hunted Norwegian Submarine HNoMS Utstein during an exercise.
In a Combined Anti-Submarine Exercise...
