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
American Carrier Strike Group enters South China Sea
The U.S. Navy said the carrier strike group was in the South China Sea to conduct routine operations "to ensure freedom of the seas".
Private firm take on some VIP transport duties from RAF
A contractor operated A321 transport aircraft owned by Titan Airways was observed transporting Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week.
RAF to ‘periodically’ deploy Voyager tanker to Qatar
A Voyager tanker will deploy periodically to provide air-to-air refuelling training for the Qatari Emiri Air Force.
Russia finalises new strategic bomber design
The Russian government has approved the final design for the PAK DA strategic bomber aircraft.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Episode 4 released
The latest episode of the popular defence podcast involves a discussion about the UK Defence Journal, the future of UK defence and a talk about tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
UK’s ‘New Medium Helicopter Programme’ detailed
The 'New Medium Helicopter Programme' will see four medium-sized helicopter types replaced by one new helicopter type.
Britain doubling range of its M270 rocket artillery
The extended range munition will extend the reach of MLRS from 84km to 150km.
British frigate ‘attacked’ by Norwegian F-16s in Arctic
Two Norwegian Air Force F-16s provided "a realistic foe in the Arctic skies", say the Royal Navy,
Royal Navy looking at fixed-wing carrier based drone for AEW
By 2030 the Royal Navy plan to have moved carrier based 'Airborne Early Warning' capability from Merlin helicopters to 'Vixen' fixed wing drones.
UK considering carrier based drones for aerial refuelling
The Royal Navy is looking at the use of "organic UAS Air to Air Refuelling".
