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
British P-8 Poseidon aircraft take part in Mediterranean exercise
Exercise Dynamic Manta 22 is the first time British P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft have conducted anti-submarine & anti-surface operations from an overseas operating location.
Britain sets out plan for next ten years of military purchases
The Ministry of Defence has published its plans for the next 10 years of British military equipment spending.
Integration of Meteor missile on F-35B slips to 2027
A report from the Ministry of Defence states that "entry into service is not anticipated until 2027" and that the programme "may incur further delays".
Confirmation UK to purchase additional A400M transports
The Ministry of Defence has published its tenth annual summary of the defence equipment plan, the report contains references to the purchase of more A400M transport aircraft.
COVID-19 causes slight delay to Type 26 Frigate build
Technical difficulties in a number of key areas caused programme slippage, these were exacerbated by COVID-19 restrictions.
Dreadnought nuclear missile submarine ‘progressing well’
Due to the impact of COVID-19, 'Delivery Phase 2' was extended to March this year.
Delay ‘likely’ in fitting air to surface missile to F-35
The anticipated entry into service of SPEAR Capability 3 missile on F-35 in 2025 is likely to slip to 2026.
New anti-ship and land attack missiles ready ‘end of decade’
By the end of the decade, Britain and France will both field a stealthy subsonic land attack missile and a supersonic, highly manoeuvrable anti-ship missile.
British Typhoons escort B-52 bomber over Eastern Mediterranean
Typhoon jets joined with a B-52 bomber over the Eastern Mediterranean after the bomber deployed from RAF Fairford to conduct a "presence patrol mission" across central Europe and the Middle East.
British tanks and troops on the way to Estonia
Additional British forces are heading to Estonia as part of the UK's contribution to strengthening Eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia.
