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
Delay ‘likely’ in fitting air to surface missile to F-35
The anticipated entry into service of SPEAR Capability 3 missile on F-35 in 2025 is likely to slip to 2026.
New anti-ship and land attack missiles ready ‘end of decade’
By the end of the decade, Britain and France will both field a stealthy subsonic land attack missile and a supersonic, highly manoeuvrable anti-ship missile.
British Typhoons escort B-52 bomber over Eastern Mediterranean
Typhoon jets joined with a B-52 bomber over the Eastern Mediterranean after the bomber deployed from RAF Fairford to conduct a "presence patrol mission" across central Europe and the Middle East.
British tanks and troops on the way to Estonia
Additional British forces are heading to Estonia as part of the UK's contribution to strengthening Eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia.
Wind blows roof off of new hangar at RAF Brize Norton
Exclusive video footage shows large chunks of the roof being blown off of a new £70 million hangar at RAF Brize Norton.
Britain ramps up deployment of surveillance aircraft to Ukraine
The deployment of this many RC-135 'signals intelligence' aircraft in the region at one time is unprecedented for the UK.
British military reinforcing Eastern Europe amid Russian tensions
Britain is moving an army battlegroup, Apache attack helicopters, fighter jets and warships to Eastern Europe due to tensions with Russia.
Newspaper inexplicably claims P-8 Poseidon behind sonic boom
The Daily Record has oddly claimed an 'anti-submarine plane taking off' caused a 'sonic boom felt across UK', the only trouble? The aircraft is a converted airliner unable to travel at the speed of sound.
How many naval ships are to be built in Scotland?
The total number of warships to be built in Scottish shipyards post-referendum up to 2035 now stands at 24, more than the 13 'promised' by politicians.
Plans to order next batch of frigates on the Clyde confirmed
Procurement of the second batch of Type 26 Frigates on the Clyde has been confirmed by the UK Government.
