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
Belfast and Rosyth competing to drydock carriers
Belfast and Rosyth have been invited to compete for a contract to provide drydocking facilities for the Queen Elizabeth class carriers over the next ten years.
MoD looking for British shipyards to build support ships
The Ministry of Defence is seeking expressions of interest from UK shipyards "who are capable of making a meaningful contribution to the manufacture of three Fleet Solid Support ships by 2032".
F-35Bs from HMS Queen Elizabeth cross-deck with USS America
The U.S. Navy say that this mission was the first time in modern history the United States has cross-decked aircraft for a mission utilising a foreign aircraft carrier, in this case HMS Queen Elizabeth.
British Carrier Strike Group opens fire at uninhabited island
Ships and aircraft belonging to HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group have opened fire at an island but don't worry, the island is a firing range and we've got the video.
Royal Navy examining animal movement for vessel propulsion
The Royal Navy is exploring moving away from using traditional thrusters to propulsion inspired by the flapping fins of swimming animals such as rays, penguins and turtles.
British warships takes on fuel from American assault ship
This is the first time a British warship has conducted a 'Replenishment at Sea' with a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship.
British vessel deployed to assist with Haiti earthquake
RFA Wave Knight will support the US contribution to the international humanitarian response and serve as a landing pad for US military helicopters responding to the crisis in Haiti.
Typhoon jets in ‘dogfight’ over North Sea
A number of Typhoon and Hawk jets are currently over the North Sea conducting 'aggressor training' with the Hawks simulating enemy aircraft.
British RC-135 surveillance aircraft on patrol over Baltic
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is designed to undertake 'signals intelligence' missions, in other words they 'soak up' electronic emissions from communications, radars and other systems.
British jets intercept Russian aircraft near Romania
The Russian SU-24 Fencer was intercepted in international airspace because it had not filed a flight plan and was not speaking to Romanian Air Traffic Control.
