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
Defence Committee blast ‘unclear plans for F-35s and the aircraft carriers’
The Ministry of Defence has been told to provide clarity on carrier jet numbers and plans for uncrewed aircraft.
‘We’re going to need a bigger Navy’ says Defence Committee
The Defence Committee has published a report titled 'We’re going to need a bigger Navy' following the Committee’s inquiry 'The Navy: purpose and procurement'.
Ministry of Defence to buy up to 61 new intercept vessels
The Ministry of Defence is looking for up to 61 'Intercept & Escort Craft' to respond to incidents and board other vessels.
Minehunting drone delivered to Royal Navy for testing
The aim ultimately is to replace crewed Sandown and Hunt-class ships with autonomous systems.
Britain looking for stratospheric drones for comms and surveillance
Project AETHER will acquire 'Stratospheric Uncrewed Air Systems' that can stay airborne for months.
Britain to deploy two aircraft carriers next year
British aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales will deploy together next year.
Finland picks F-35, intends to order 64 jets
Finland has chosen the F-35A to replace its ageing F/A-18 fleet and will order 64 of the jets and their support equipment in a $9.4 billion deal.
Construction starts on British space launch facility in Scotland
This is the first orbital space launchpad to be built in the UK for more than half a century.
Carrier Strike Group ‘majestic demonstration of British power’
The Defence Secretary described the deployment as a "majestic demonstration of British power and commitment at sea, in the skies and over the land".
Britain planning to order second tranche of F-35 jets
The UK is currently undertaking "detailed analysis to evaluate the scale and timeline" for a purchase of a second tranche of F-35B Lightning aircraft.
