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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Typhoon jets hit caves with Storm Shadow missiles

The strikes on Wednesday saw the use of Storm Shadow missiles, the first time Typhoon has used the missile aganst Islamic State.

U.S. allows sale of P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Germany

The U.S. State Department has approved a "possible Foreign Military Sale" of five P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to Germany.

Misinformation on defence is easy to find

A well established journalist is repeating the claim 'the carriers have no aircraft'.

HMS Queen Elizabeth visits the Clyde

HMS Queen Elizabeth met up with nuclear submarine HMS Trenchant in Scotland.

British armoured capability ‘obsolescent and outgunned’

The Defence Committee have heavily criticised the Ministry of Defence.

Mercian Regiment on live fire exercise in Northumberland

Reservists from 4 Battalion The Mercian Regiment have been on Exercise Saxon Shield in Northumberland.

First F-35 jet for Denmark takes flight

L-001 is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Danish Air Force next month.

NATO patrols return to Central Mediterranean

NATO warships and aircraft have deployed to the central Mediterranean Sea.

UK set to increase nuclear warhead stockpile

Britain is set increase the number of nuclear warheads it can stockpile, The Telegraph has reported.

U.S. Air Force receives first F-15EX

The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire 144 F-15EXs from Boeing to replace F-15C/D models.