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
Drones operating from carrier HMS Prince of Wales
Jet powered Banshee target drones are operating from aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales alongside F-35B jets.
Plans slip for replacement anti-ship missile for Royal Navy
Bids for the interim anti-ship missile project were to be received "by mid-2021", that did not happen.
All Type 45s to have received engine repairs by mid-2020s
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that all Type 45 Destroyers will have recieved upgrades to their power systems by the mid-2020s.
‘No plans’ to fit refuelling boom system to Voyager
The fitting of a boom would enable the aircraft to refuel aircraft such as the RC-135 Rivet Joint, the C-17 Globemaster, the P-8 Poseidon and the future E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft.
B-2 Stealth Bomber on exercise over the North Sea
A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has exercised with American and British aircraft over the North Sea.
The point of a British carrier strike group in the Pacific
The deployment of a British aircraft carrier and her strike group is politically symbolic but it also serves a strategic aim.
British patrol ships head to Pacific for five year deployment
HMS Spey and Tamar have today begun deployment to the Indo-Pacific as part of a five year deployment to bolster the British presence in the region.
‘Not possible’ to determine when Ajax will enter service
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that "all testing and training on Ajax vehicles remains paused" adding "we will not accept a vehicle that is not fit for purpose".
Taxpayer paying for Ajax testing after defects injure soldiers
The Ministry of Defence is paying for the ongoing noise and vibration tests and trials on the 'Ajax' armoured vehicle, designed by General Dynamics, after soldiers were injured by the vehicle due to defects.
How many Type 23 Frigates are operational?
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that of the 12 Type 23 frigates in service in the Royal Navy, 8 are operationally available.
