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
The viral but false tweet about British Army leave being cancelled
This morning, I happened upon a tweet claiming that all British Army leave had been cancelled from April the 1st, the Monday after Brexit. This is a lie.
Strategic Defence & Security Review ‘on the right path’ says report
The Modernising Defence Programme, a review of the military capabilities and spending, has now been made public.
Japan to convert helicopter carrier to carry F-35B jets
Japanese media have reported that helicopter carrier JS Izumo, the lead ship of the Izumo class, will be converted into an aircraft carrier capable of operating F-35B jets.
Modernising Defence Programme cites Russia as threat to the UK
The recently released Modernising Defence Programme directly refers to Russia as a threat, citing recent Russian activity.
Modernising Defence Programme published
The Modernising Defence Programme, a review of the military capabilities and spending, has now been made public.
European MALE RPAS reaches final milestone of the Programme Definition Study
A major milestone in the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) programme was attained with the achievement of the System Preliminary Design Review last month.
WATCH: British F-35B bombs moving target in exercise
A 17 Squadron F-35B Lightning hit a moving target in an exercise, here's the video.
France orders three more A330 MRTT tankers
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further three A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft, it has announced.
RAF on urgent mission to monitor aircraft in Arctic
The Royal Air Force has been placed on high alert for the next week in order to track a special cargo flight from the Arctic region.
NATO conducts maritime medical exercise with Israel
The flagship for the current NATO Operation Sea Guardian Focused Security Patrol, Greek frigate HS Navarinon, has conducted a medical response exercise with Israeli Navy corvette INS Eilat.
