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 Queen Elizabeth launches jets to take part in exercise
HMS Queen Elizabeth's jets are involved in a large scale aerial combat exercise.
Sea Ceptor missile chosen to arm Type 31 Frigates
MBDA's Sea Ceptor system will arm the Royal Navy's new Type 31 frigates.
DSEI 2021 defence exhibition to run as live event
The biennial defence and security event, DSEI, will proceed as planned in September 2021 with a new digital offering running alongside the live exhibition.
Russian submarine detected in Irish Sea
While it's usual for Russian submarines to sail near the UK, it's unusual for them to be found in the Irish Sea.
MoD looking for firms to support Offshore Patrol Vessels
The Ministry of Defence is inviting bidders to tender to provide in-service support for three Batch 1 River Class offshore patrol vessels and five Batch 2 River Class offshore patrol vessels.
Royal Navy looking for drones to protect ships
The Royal Navy are urgently looking for drones to be integrated onto forward deployed warships to to counter fast attack craft.
Warships in live-fire missile defence exercise off Scotland
The exercise gives warships the opportunity to engage cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
Wildcat helicopter airlifts patient from submarine
Footage shows a Wildcat helicopter responding to a MEDEVAC shout from an Astute class submarine.
HMS Prince of Wales returning to Portsmouth to resupply
The aircraft carrier is returning to the Portsmouth base for a brief logistics stop before returning to sea.
British surveillance aircraft heads to Russian border
British RC-135 Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft are being heavily utilised to monitor the Black Sea region.
