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George Allison

George Allison
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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 carrier leads massive international fleet

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have joined ships from NATO's Standing Maritime Groups One and Two.

Apache ground crew train before Estonia deployment

Apache helicopter ground crews have been preparing for their latest deployment to Estonia.

HMS Dragon ‘breathes fire’ during missile exercise

HMS Dragon has fired her missiles off the coast of Scotland in order to shoot down a target but don't worry, it's just an...

Boxer prototype production begins in Germany

Delivery of Boxer is due to begin at the end of 2022 with the first vehicles scheduled to be ready for service in 2023. 

RFA Cardigan Bay returning after four year deployment

RFA Cardigan Bay has been acting as a mothership for British and American minehunters operating in the Middle East.

Italian Destroyer joins British Carrier Strike Group

Italian Destroyer Andrea Doria has joined HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group.

RFA Wave Knight heading to the Carribean

RFA Wave Knight left Scotland this weekend to begin the 4,500-mile journey across the Atlantic.

Royal Navy using A.I to speed up shooting down missiles

The system allows the ship to identify incoming missiles and advise on the best weapon to deal with them more quickly than even the most experienced operator.

RAF show off new Typhoon artwork

29 Squadron at RAF Coningsby have unveiled a Typhoon aircraft with a very British paint scheme.

Changes to the UK Defence Journal

Our intention with these changes is to fully seperate news and opinion.