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
RAF to deploy aircraft to remote Scottish islands
Typhoon jets and an A400M transport aircraft will deploy to Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides in a major test of the 'Agile Combat Employment' concept.
More details emerge on adversary jet combat training contract
The UK is looking for a private company to provide jet and pilots to 'fight' against the Royal Air Force in order to train pilots as part of a £100 million contract.
British drone strikes Islamic State terrorist in Syria
A Royal Air Force MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted air system has killed a Daesh terrorist in northern Syria.
Royal Navy ship deployed to fight piracy in West African waters
HMS Trent will help protect more than £6 billion of UK trade that passes through the region.
British aircraft carrier docks in Mallorca
The aircraft carrier's crew are on the Spanish party island for some rest and relaxation on the home leg of their deployment to the Pacific and back.
Type 23 Frigates to receive aerial drones
The Royal Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to integrate the Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System into the Type-23 frigate's Combat Management System.
Scottish troops to lead formation Army’s elite new Ranger Regiment
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced today that The First Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will lead the British Army’s new Ranger...
The British Army’s new Ranger Regiment – What will they be used for?
The Ranger Regiment is a major part of the biggest shake-up of the British Army in over 20 years... but what is it for?
British Army undergoing ‘most significant’ shake up in 20 years
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said that as part of the 'Future Soldier' project the British Army will be reorganised as an "expeditionary fighting force" designed to be more deployable.
UK to develop ‘concepts of operation’ for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
The contract will develop procedures for three mission sets for underwater drones, namely 'Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare, 'Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance' and 'Seabed Warfare'.
