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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

Airbus delivers first upgraded Tranche 1 Typhoon to Spain

Airbus has delivered the first upgraded Tranche 1 Eurofighter to the Spanish Air Force.

HMS St Albans and HMS Astute train together in Atlantic

Submarine HMS Astute and Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans trained together recently in the Atlantic Ocean.

UK and Oman sign Joint Defence Agreement

The UK and Oman have signed a new Joint Defence Agreement.

Typhoon jets use Brimstone missile in combat for first time

A Brimstone missile has been fired from a Typhoon jet for the first time, in the fight against Islamic State.

British P-8 Poseidon aircraft to be deployed to the Arctic

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the UK's new fleet of P-8 Poseidon aircraft will deploy to the Arctic.

New nuclear missile submarine to be named HMS Warspite

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of a new Dreadnought class submarine.

What’s so good about the F-35 anyway?

It's no secret that the F-35 has had severe cost and schedule issues but as the programme matures, it's shaping up to be a very capable platform.

Saab to update Australian Army C-RAM capability

The C-RAM is a capability to protect friendly forces from hostile fire.

Iran unveils ‘cruise-missile equipped’ submarine

According to Iranian state media, President Rohani has inaugurated a new domestically built submarine armed with cruise missiles.

Northrop Australia selected to continue F-35 mission critical work

Northrop Grumman Australia recently welcomed the announcement of the assignment of maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade work.