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
HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail with large task force for upcoming exercise
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will soon sail with a task group of nine vessels, including a nuclear submarine.
Russian bombers intercepted off Scottish coast for second time in two days
The scramble was in response to Russian military aircraft operating in international airspace but within NATO's Air Policing Area off of Scotland, the second time this has happened in as many days.
UK to triple size of naval support base in Oman
The base has a dry dock facility which could support the UK's two new aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.
British Reaper drone hits Islamic State positions
A British Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft System has attacked an Islamic State position and provided surveillance support to a coalition air strike in northern Iraq.
British Reaper drone destroys Islamic State command post in Iraq
When terrorists were identified at the entrance, the Reaper’s crew conducted an attack with a single Hellfire missile. The missile struck the target.
RAF jets intercept Russian aircraft off Scottish coast
Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon jets launched from Leuchars Station to intercept two Russian Bear F aircraft off the Scottish coast, say the Ministry of Defence.
F-35B jets to get Meteor missile ‘middle of this decade’
British F-35B jets will be equipped with Meteor missiles by the 'middle of this decade' say the Government.
Next batch of Type 26 Frigates to be ordered ‘in the early 2020s’
The procurement of the Batch 2 Type 26 Frigates is expected to happen "in the early 2020s" according to the Government.
British F-35s ‘grapple with’ 50 fighters and bombers over North Sea
The F-35 aircraft are taking part in order to hone combat skills before joining HMS Queen Elizabeth for autumn exercises.
Israeli firm demonstrate Hermes 900 drone for UK maritime search & rescue
An Elbit Systems owned Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial System has successfully completed a series of flight demonstrations for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency off the coast of the UK.
