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 ‘Tempest’ combat jet project gets more funding
The £250m contract, signed by BAE Systems, officially marks the start of the programme’s concept and assessment phase.
‘National Flagship’ to cost £250m and ‘in the water’ by 2025
The new 'National Flagship' is to cost £250m and be "in the water by 2024 or 2025".
F-35B fitted with Meteor missile ‘middle of this decade’
British F-35B jets will be equipped with Meteor missiles by the 'middle of this decade' say the Ministry of Defence.
E-3 retiring this year, replacement not ready until 2023
The UK will rely on the NATO E-3 airborne early warning aircraft fleet to fill the gap between the retirement of Sentry this year and E-7 Wedgetail coming online in 2023.
What is the status of the British F-35 fleet?
The location and status of Britain's F-35 fleet has been listed by the Ministry of Defence.
British aircraft carrier ignores Chinese warnings and enters South China Sea
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have entered the South China Sea, a region largely claimed by China.
What is the status of the Royal Navy surface fleet?
The Ministry of Defence have listed how many ships of each class are operationally available.
Frigate HMS Monmouth cut from Royal Navy fleet
The long laid-up Type 23 Frigate has now left the fleet leaving the Royal Navy with 12 frigates.
British aircraft carrier visits Singapore
HMS Queen Elizabeth and elements of her Carrier Strike Group have arrived in Singapore.
Most British troops now vaccinated against COVID-19
Figures show that 65% of the Royal Navy (including the Royal Marines), 54% of the British Army and 67% of the Royal Air Force have had their first COVID-19 vaccine.
