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
Arming the Type 26 Frigate with land attack missiles ‘currently being considered’
Options are currently being considered for arming the Type 26 Frigate with land attack missiles.
Typhoon jets to deploy to the Arctic for secret escort mission
Typhoon aircraft will fly from RAF Lossiemouth this evening to begin escorting an unidentified cargo aircraft.
National Shipbuilding Strategy criticised for undermining UK capability
Paul Sweeney, MP for Glasgow North East, discussed issues surrounded the National Shipbuilding Strategy during a debate on UK sovereign capability in Parliament today.
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.
