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
York Council ‘bans’ military kit from Armed Forces Day
Military kit will be absent from York’s Armed Forces Day after the council, citing resident concerns — a move some suggest was due to protest fears.
Healey and Norman clash over MoD transparency
Defence Secretary John Healey was challenged in robust terms by Jesse Norman MP during a Defence Committee hearing, with tensions flaring over ministerial accountability, responsiveness to Parliament, and the rollout of the Strategic Defence Review.
MP warns of ‘major risk’ to UK’s Wedgetail AEW programme
Calvin Bailey MP has raised alarm over the UK’s troubled E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning programme, warning of “a pretty major risk” amid delays, reduced orders and doubts over US commitment.
UK F-35 plans clarified, but no timeline for 138 jets
The 138 F-35 target, first set over a decade ago, remains on the books, but with no defined pathway or date.
British Royal Marine Commandos ‘storm’ American warship
Royal Marine Commandos have conducted a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard a United States Navy warship. Don't worry, it's not 1812, this was part of joint maritime security training exercise.
Kerala Tourism pokes fun at stranded British F-35B
The official tourism board of Kerala in India has taken a light-hearted jab at an unusual guest lingering on its soil, a British F-35B stealth fighter, which has been grounded in southern India since June.
Britain reportedly interested in Aussie ‘super radar’
Australia's over-the-horizon radar can track aircraft and ships up to 3,000km away. Now Britain is reportedly eyeing the tech after Canada jumped the queue.
MOD seeks contractor for global radome support
The Ministry of Defence has issued a £4 million tender for the in-service support of radome structures used to protect vital radar equipment across the UK and several overseas military sites.
Poland launches first Saab-built intelligence ship
Commissioned under the DELFIN programme, the ship is the first of two planned SIGINT platforms designed to enhance Poland’s maritime electronic intelligence capabilities.
British F-35B stealth jet remains grounded in India
The aircraft remains under British military control at all times.
