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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

Upgraded torpedo fired by nuclear submarine in Bahamas

HMS Audacious fired five heavy torpedoes at an underwater range off the Bahamas.

Wildcat helicopter transfers stores to HMS Artful

HMS Kent and her Wildcat helicopter have conduct a winching exercise with HMS Artful off the coast of Scotland.

Carrier Strike Group ‘attacked’ by Royal Navy patrol boats

Six Archer class vessels have engaged HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group.

Competition to enhance Royal Navy early warning capabilities

Current plans are to replace Crowsnest fitted Merlins with an uncrewed air platform, do you have a better idea?

MV-22B Osprey aircraft land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors from the USS Iwo Jima have landed on HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Carrier Strike Group under ‘attack’ off Scottish coast

Aircraft have launched a mock air attack against HMS Queen Elizabeth in the Scottish islands.

American and British troops land on Scottish beach

British and American assault ships have been exercising together in the North Sea.

HMS Queen Elizabeth F-35s fire missiles off Scottish coast

This is the first time British F-35Bs have fired ASRAAM missiles whilst operating from an aircraft carrier.

British jets fly with B-52 bombers over Eastern Europe

Two Typhoons escorted two B-52H Stratofortress bombers over Eastern Europe.

Newest British P-8 Poseidon named ‘Guernsey’s Reply’

Due to be delivered to the RAF in September 2021, 'Guernsey’s Reply' is undergoing its final checks at the Boeing factory.