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
How many days did the Type 23 Frigates spend at sea in recent years?
Have you wondered how many days the Type 23 Frigate fleet spent at sea over the last few years?
Austria awards C-130 avionics contract to British firm Marshall
The Austrian Air Force has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group to update the navigation systems on its fleet of three former Royal Air Force C-130K aircraft.
British Army Airborne troops take part in Exercise Black Flight
The British Army say that 16 Air Assault Brigade has remained at very high readiness to deploy on overseas operations and training.
HMS Atherstone offered up for sale
The Defence Equipment Sales Authority say that the vessel has the potential to be used as "a unique houseboat, a stylish restaurant, a floating bar, or even an office-space".
First Sea Lord makes visit to UK F-35 Lightning force
First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin visited RAF Marham..
A400M completes full ‘Paratrooper Simultaneous Dispatch’ certification
With the completion of this key milestone, the A400M is able to carry 116 paratroopers able to jump two at a time from the ramp in freefall or through the paratroop side doors with automatic parachute opening.
HMS Tamar formally joins Royal Navy fleet
HMS Tamar, the fourth of the five new Offshore Patrol Vessels, has been formally commisioned into the Royal Navy today.
US approves sale of 84 Patriot missiles to Kuwait
The United States has approved the sale of 84 of the most recent generation of Patriot missiles to Kuwait.
First British Army Cyber Regiment launched
A new Cyber Regiment has been launched to "protect frontline operations from digital attack", Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced.
Kongsberg to supply air-to-air weapons pylons for the F-35
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS has signed a contract with Marvin Engineering worth £11.5 million to supply air-to-air pylons for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
