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
All Type 45s to have received engine repairs by mid-2020s
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that all Type 45 Destroyers will have recieved upgrades to their power systems by the mid-2020s.
‘No plans’ to fit refuelling boom system to Voyager
The fitting of a boom would enable the aircraft to refuel aircraft such as the RC-135 Rivet Joint, the C-17 Globemaster, the P-8 Poseidon and the future E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft.
B-2 Stealth Bomber on exercise over the North Sea
A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has exercised with American and British aircraft over the North Sea.
The point of a British carrier strike group in the Pacific
The deployment of a British aircraft carrier and her strike group is politically symbolic but it also serves a strategic aim.
British patrol ships head to Pacific for five year deployment
HMS Spey and Tamar have today begun deployment to the Indo-Pacific as part of a five year deployment to bolster the British presence in the region.
‘Not possible’ to determine when Ajax will enter service
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that "all testing and training on Ajax vehicles remains paused" adding "we will not accept a vehicle that is not fit for purpose".
Taxpayer paying for Ajax testing after defects injure soldiers
The Ministry of Defence is paying for the ongoing noise and vibration tests and trials on the 'Ajax' armoured vehicle, designed by General Dynamics, after soldiers were injured by the vehicle due to defects.
How many Type 23 Frigates are operational?
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that of the 12 Type 23 frigates in service in the Royal Navy, 8 are operationally available.
Britain has two carriers at sea with F-35 jets
British aircraft carriers HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth are both at sea with British F-35 jets onboard, this marks the return of Britain having the second most powerful carrier force on Earth.
How much does the UK pay AirTanker for Voyager aircraft?
Since 2016, the UK has paid AirTanker £2 billion to provide 14 Voyager tanker/transport aircraft andrelated services to the Royal Air Force.
