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George Allison

George Allison
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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

BAE sweeten Typhoon deal with Finland

Finland has been invited to have a role in the future capability development the radar,

Composition of UK Carrier Strike Group confirmed

Nine ships, 5 squadrons of aircraft and 3,700 personnel will deploy to the Asia-Pacific region.

Russian forces begin massing on border with Ukraine

Russian military equipment is being moved to the Ukrainian border as part of a significant buildup of Russian forces.

BAE wins $42.5m contract for Landing Systems Integration

BAE has been awarded a $42.5m contract by the U.S. Navy to provide shore-based landing systems integration support services.

Dreadnought nuclear sub project ‘supports up to 30,000 jobs’

The manufacture of the four submarines is one of the largest and most complex engineering projects in the world.

Type 83 Destroyer concept phase to begin ‘in next few years’

The concept phase for the recently announced Type 83 Destroyer will begin in the next few years.

Interim surface-to-surface missile negotiations to begin soon

The interim surface-to-surface guided weapon will replace the Royal Navy's existing Harpoon missile capability.

British jets intercept Russian Bears over North Sea

Typhoon jets launched from Scotland to intercept Russian Tupolev Tu-142 aircraft earlier today.

Dutch frigate to join British Carrier Strike Group

HNLMS Evertsen will be joining the upcoming UK Carrier Strike Group deployment.

HMS Trenchant returns home to be decommissioned

HMS Trenchant is the oldest submarine in the Royal Navy fleet.