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
RAF C-130J declares emergency over Scotland
A Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules has declared an emergency over Scotland.
British flagship ‘getting sea legs back’
HMS Queen Elizabeth's crew are 'getting their sea legs back'.
F-35B lands on Italian carrier for the first time
The flagship of the Italian Navy is testing the F-35B in different conditions.
Babcock awarded new MoD tactical communication contract
Babcock International has secured a five year £150 million Logistic Support Contract from the Ministry of Defence.
Thales UK WIN £98m air defence missile contract
The contract confirms a five-year extension to the project, sustaining over one hundred jobs at Thales UK’s Belfast site.
‘Significant proportion’ of support ships must be UK built
The new Fleet Solid Support Ships will see "a significant proportion" of their build carried out in the UK.
C-17 retirement date ‘subject to the Integrated Review’
The retirement of the C-17 transport aircraft could be brought forward, or extended, as part of the Integrated Review.
Loyal Wingman drone completes first flight
The 'Loyal Wingman' aircraft will fly into combat using their capabilities to augment crewed aircraft.
US begins retirement of B-1s to make way for for B-21s
The U.S. Air Force has announced that it will retire 17 B-1B Lancers from its current fleet of 62.
British warship ‘comes under attack’ off Danish coast
HMS Blyth 'let rip with live ammo' and thwarted waves of drones as part of a training exercise.
