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
A guide to the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers
The origins of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers lie in the 1998 Defence Review.
Tempest jet could ‘generate billions for the UK economy’ say builders
The Tempest programme "will contribute at least £25.3bn to the UK economy in the first 30 years alone", according to report created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
New contract allows ‘UK strike carriers to conduct training on a larger scale’
A £5 million contract between QinetiQ and the Royal Air Force links together a number of UK military ranges – "enabling the UK’s strike carriers to conduct training on a larger, more complex scale".
UK and NASA sign agreement ahead of mission to the Moon
The UK will play a key role in achieving a safe and sustainable human presence on the Moon.
American nuclear submarine leaves the Clyde
An American Virginia-class nuclear submarine has left the Clyde after a routine port call.
Third new British P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft arrives
The third of nine P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has arrived in Scotland from the United States.
New Tempest jet radar to capture ‘city worth of data’ every second
The new sensor, called the ‘Multi-Function Radio Frequency System’, will collect and process unprecedented amounts of data – equivalent to the internet traffic of a large city such as Edinburgh, every second.
British jets intercept Russian aircraft near HMS Queen Elizabeth
Typhoon jets shadowed two Tu-160 bombers towards the area near Shetland where HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group were exercising as part of NATO Exercise Joint Warrior.
British Reaper drops GBU-12 on Islamic State terrorists
A Reaper unmanned aircraft has dropped munitions on terrorists who had attacked Iraqi security forces in the Anbar desert, say the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Queen Elizabeth finally silences claims of ‘carrier without jets’
HMS Queen Elizabeth embarked the largest air group of 5th generation fighters ever put to sea.
