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
UK to buy 395 Hellfire missiles for $46 million
The US State Department has authorised a purchase of three hundred and ninety-five AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles for an estimated cost of $46 million.
UK could cut F-35 purchase by around 50 percent
In an exclusive report by Lucy Fisher at The Times, it is claimed that the Ministry of Defence have discussed procuring 70 F-35 jets instead of 138 as a 'minimum credible F-35 fleet'.
UK soon to receive two more P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The next two P-8 Poseidon aircraft are soon to be delivered, bringing the UK fleet up to four aircraft with a total of nine being procured.
Royal Navy frigate assists rescue on Scottish coast
It is understood that HMS Sutherland was sailing along the west coast near Skye when the frigate received a request to assist coastguard teams.
First Type 26 Frigate taking shape in Glasgow
Construction of the 8,000-tonne HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates to be built on the Clyde, is progressing well say BAE Systems.
Antonov AN-124 transports British Army vehicles to Bosnia
The Antonov An-124 is a large, strategic airlift, four-engined aircraft that was designed in the 1980s by the Antonov design bureau in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union.
AN-124 delivers P-8 Poseidon simulator to Glasgow Prestwick Airport
A giant Antonov AN-124 cargo aircraft touched down at Glasgow Prestwick Airport to make an oversized delivery of a new P-8 Poseidon Operational Flight Trainer heading to RAF Lossiemouth.
British warships escort 9 Russian vessels by UK coast
Warships from the UK and NATO allies have escorted nine Russian Navy warships through waters close to the UK.
UK-led Gulf task force moves into new HQ
A Royal Navy-led force which safeguards merchant shipping in the Middle East has moved into new operational headquarters.
British tanker works with NATO task force
Tanker RFA Tideforce rendezvoused with Canadian and Portuguese warships in the narrows between Denmark and the Scandinavian peninsula to support ongoing NATO operations.
