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
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.
RAF on high alert due to increased Arctic activity
The Royal Air Force will be on high alert from now until the morning of December 25th in order to track an unregistered cargo flight from the Arctic region.
British military providing support to Poland amid border pressures
British troops are providing engineering support to the Polish military at the nation's border amid a dispute with Belarus.
British aircraft carrier returns home
The most significant peacetime deployment of the Royal Navy in a quarter of a century, led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, has now ended.
