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
MoD looking for ‘Survive, Evade, Resist and Extract’ training provider
The Ministry of Defence is looking for a provider to deliver 'Survive, Evade, Resist and Extract' training to all fast jet aircrew.
British surveillance aircraft keeping an eye on Russian forces
A British RC-135 'Rivet Joint' intelligence gathering aircraft has once again deployed to Crimea to keep an eye on Russian forces near the border with Ukraine.
P-8 Poseidon conducts landing training at Glasgow Airport
A P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has been conducting routine training in and around Glasgow International Airport.
A400M transport aircraft conducting training in and around Glasgow
An A400M 'Atlas' transport aircraft has been conducting routine training in and around Glasgow International Airport.
British Army AS90 artillery to leave service at end of decade
The current forecasted out of service date for AS90 is 2030.
Decision to be made ‘in future’ on adding UK weapons to P-8
A Minister has stated that British weapons may be added to P-8 "once the aircraft has reached full operating capability and there has been time to study the optimal utilisation model for the UK".
Classified aircraft carrier plans document leaked on Facebook
A Facebook user has posted images showing classified documents containing the deck plans for Britain's Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
British carrier sails from Portsmouth to undertake role as NATO flagship
HMS Prince of Wales is now the command ship for NATO's Response Force.
Work on New Medium Helicopter project ‘progressing’
The New Medium Helicopter Programme will see four of the medium-sized helicopters currently in service across Defence replaced by one new helicopter.
Royal Navy’s new ammunition loading jetty completed in Scotland
Upgrades to the Northern Ammunition Jetty at Glen Mallan near Faslane have now been completed.
