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
C-130 Hercules fleet to be retired
The Royal Air Force will lose its entire fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft by 2023.
24 Typhoon aircraft to be retired by 2025
Older Typhoon jets, specifically 24 Tranche 1 examples, are to be retired.
UK announces new Type 83 Destroyer
The Type 83 Destroyers will begin to replace the Type 45 Destroyers in the late 2030s.
British Army to be cut by 10,000 troops
The cut will leave the British Army at 70,000 troops.
Warship to be based permanently in Gibraltar
HMS Trent, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, will be based in Gibraltar.
Royal Navy to get new surveillance ship
A surveillance ship will built for the Royal Navy in order to help deal with the threat of Russian submarines interfering with "critical undersea cables".
British surveillance aircraft circling near Russian naval base
A British intelligence gathering aircraft is currently circling in skies close to the headquarters of the Russian Northern Fleet.
UK appears to acquire A321 aircraft for VIP transport
The freshly painted A321 is operated by Titan Airways.
MP repeats ‘carrier with no aircraft’ myth
The MP blocked the people correcting his claim.
Babcock win £150m British Army logistics contract
The Ministry of Defence have signed a five year 'Logistics Support Contract' with Babcock International Group.
