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
Radakin: Royal Navy growing, RAF steady, Army shrinking
Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff has acknowledged that the Armed Forces are continuing to shrink by “about two to three hundred” personnel each month, but expressed cautious optimism that the trend is beginning to stabilise.
Australia buying hundreds of AMRAAM missiles in $1bn deal
The United States State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Australia involving hundreds of AIM-120C and AIM-120D 'Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles' (AMRAAMs).
UK aims to cut major procurement from six years to two
The Ministry of Defence plans to cut the time for major procurement from six years to two, system upgrades from three years to one, and introduce a rapid three-month process for urgent battlefield innovations.
Fighter jet ‘falls off’ American supercarrier in Red Sea
The incident occurred earlier today as the aircraft was being towed within the carrier’s hangar.
Army advances Project Grayburn to replace SA80A3 Rifles
The British Army is moving forward with plans to replace its current standard-issue rifle, the L85A3 – more commonly known as the SA80A3 – under the developing Project Grayburn, with "various rifle calibres being considered".
Ireland buying $46m worth of Javelin anti-tank weapons
Te U.S. State Department say that the deal would "enhance Ireland’s capability to build its long-term defence capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defence requirements".
U.S. Commander suspended after portrait incident
A photograph of Donald Trump was found turned around and facing the wall.
British carrier to host largest ever fifth-gen air wing
HMS Prince of Wales will operate twenty-four F-35 jets — the largest fifth-generation air wing ever operated aboard a single carrier.
Netherlands to purchase £1.76bn worth of Tomahawk missiles
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands involving Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and associated equipment, valued at approximately $2.19 billion.
Omani soldier caught in vigilante sting in Glasgow
An Omani soldier has been fined and placed on the sex offenders register after being caught attempting to engage with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl while in Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships.
