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
British Officer takes over Gulf maritime security
A Royal Navy officer has formally taken command of the international mission to protect commercial shipping in the Gulf region.
HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group to deploy next year
Next year, HMS Queen Elizabeth will deploy with two frigates, two destroyers, a nuclear submarine and support vessels.
UK South Sudan UN mission draws to a close
Over the last four years the UK has had 300 personnel deployed to the UN mission in South Sudan.
A look at the P-8 Poseidon, Britain’s new submarine hunter
"Nine new Boeing P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to increase further the protection of our nuclear deterrent and our new aircraft carriers. These aircraft will be based in Scotland and will also have an overland surveillance capability."
British jets on a British carrier in British waters for first time in decade
British F-35B jets have landed on HMS Queen Elizabeth in British waters.
QinetiQ to play ‘key role’ in European satellite capabilities
British firm QinetiQ has confirmed it has secured a major new contract with the European Space Agency.
Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched
The launch of the frigate Emilio Bianchi, the tenth and final ship of the FREMM class, took place at the integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso this week.
HMS Medway visits Gibraltar
HMS Medway has paid her first visit to the Rock, say the Royal Navy.
China reaches second in global arms sales ranking
The top countries by arms sales are the US, China, the UK and Russia.
824 Naval Air Squadron hone skills on HMS Queen Elizabeth
824 Naval Air Squadron personnel have been honing their night flying & submarine hunting skills on HMS Queen Elizabeth, say the Royal Navy.
