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
HMS Spey commissioned into Royal Navy fleet
Built on the River Clyde by BAE Systems, the ship is the fifth and final of the second generation of River class vessels built for the Royal Navy.
British carrier to strike targets in Syria and Iraq
HMS Queen Elizabeth's F-35 jets are going into action against Islamic State forces and will strike targets in Iraq and Syria.
Brazil picks British ‘Sea Ceptor’ missiles for new frigates
Brazil joins the United Kingdom, Chile, New Zealand and Canada in a growing list of Sea Ceptor missile users.
AN-124 cargo aircraft delivers new Poseidon simulator
An AN-124 cargo aircraft touched down at Glasgow Prestwick Airport to deliver a second Operational Flight Trainer for the the Poseidon MRA Mk 1.
BAE to modernise USS San Diego
BAE has received a contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernisation of the USS San Diego.
HMS Queen Elizabeth joins up with HMS Artful
HMS Queen Elizabeth has resumed her deployment and reformed with her Carrier Strike Group after a port visit in Italy.
What will the Royal Navy’s new Vixen jets look like?
Carrier based 'Vixen' drones are being considered for a range of missions including combat, aerial refuelling and airborne early warning but what might they look like?
MoD charters aircraft to move personnel out of Afghanistan
Lasting 8 days, the use of charter aircraft to move personnel between Kabul and Birmingham will cost £1.1 million.
U.S. warship fails to intercept test missile target
A U.S. warship failed to intercept a medium-range ballistic missile test target on Saturday, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency has said.
Britain second biggest defence spender in NATO
NATO has released a report detailing the defence spending of its members.
