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
Apache attack helicopters land on carrier
Apache helicopters belonging to 4 Regiment Army Air Corps have landed on HMS Prince of Wales.
Iranian Navy’s largest vessel catches fire and sinks
It is understood that the crew have safely evacuated after the vessel caught fire under "unclear circumstances".
British and French aircraft carriers to meet at sea
The exercise, centred around the two most powerful warships in Western Europe, will involve 15 ships and 57 aircraft.
HMS Dragon sinks target with main gun
HMS Dragon used her main gun to sink a floating target.
UK confirms plans to order more F-35 jets
The UK has confirmed that it will purchase a second tranche of F-35B jets in addition to the 48 already planned.
Cammell Laird ‘ready to deliver’ new National Flagship
Cammell Laird say that they welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that the construction of the new National Flagship will commence in 12 months, with the ship entering service by 2025.
Chinooks pass 3000 flying hours supporting France in Mali
Since the start of the deployment, the British Chinook detachment has moved over 1,500 tonnes of freight and over 18,000 French soldiers.
Everyone’s favourite defence podcast now on Spotify
The OSINT Bunker, a defence and security based podcast, is now on Spotify!
HMS Spey receives dazzle paintjob
HMS Spey, a Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel, has been given a makeover.
F-35 from HMS Queen Elizabeth in precautionary Ibiza landing
An F-35 jet launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth has had to conduct an emergency landing in Ibiza as a precautionary measure.
