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
Independent Scotland could have its defence ‘scot-free’ say experts
The latest paper on how an independent Scotland might arrange its defence forces by Stuart Crawford and Richard Marsh suggests that Scotland might get its defence at zero net cost overall.
What ships will make up the new British Carrier Strike Group?
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her escorts are forming the first British Carrier Strike Group to sail in around a decade, marking a serious return to carrier operations for Britain.
NATO orders an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport
Airbus has received an order for an Airbus A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport from OCCAR on behalf of NATO.
British Carrier Strike Group begins to form
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will soon sail with a task group of nine vessels, including a nuclear submarine.
UK Government to explore new ways of delivering satellite navigation system
The UK has now completely abandoned the idea of building its own satellite navigation system.
British Apache helicopters train over French Alps
4 Regiment Army Air Corps have been flying with their French counterparts in the Alps.
UK approved for follow-on C-17 aircraft Contractor Logistics Support
The U.S. State Department has made approved the sale of follow-on C-17 aircraft Contractor Logistics Support and related equipment to the UK for an estimated cost of $401.3 million.
Royal Navy personnel in thanks to NHS staff
Royal Navy personnel took part in a short service to thank the work of frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Israeli fighters land in Germany for the first time
75 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp, six Israeli F-16 aircraft landed at the Nörvenich air base southwest of Cologne, Germany.
Carrier sails with most fifth gen jets ever deployed on a ship
HMS Queen Elizabeth will soon be joined by seven British destroyers, frigates and auxiliaries, plus other supporting units, to form a fully sovereign British Carrier Strike Group.
