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 orders next batch of 17 F-35B Lightning jets
The 17 new F-35B aircraft will be delivered between 2020 and 2022, say the Ministry of Defence.
British Typhoon jets arrive in Qatar for joint exercise
British Typhoons have arrived in Qatar ahead of the joint UK/Qatari exercise, 'EPIC SKIES II'.
HMS Queen Elizabeth meets up with Zumwalt class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor
HMS Queen Elizabeth and RFA Tidespring recently met up with the Zumwalt class destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor.
UK and northern European allies to tackle Russian disinformation
The UK and northern European allies have agreed to establish a multinational group of experts to tackle Russian disinformation, say the MoD.
A look at the Israeli ‘Iron Fist’ hard kill system that could end up...
BAE earlier unveiled a proposed upgrade version prototype for the British Army's Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank, which includes the IMI Systems Iron Fist hard kill Active Protection System.
RFA Fort Victoria finishes major refit
The supply ship RFA Fort Victoria is now heading for Faslane after leaving Birkenhead as her sailors prepare for renewed front-line duties, say the Royal Navy.
First South Korean A330 MRTT lands in country for acceptance tests
The first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has landed in Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea for its acceptance tests.
Bemusement as word ‘God’ removed from the motto of HMS London
The recent announcement that the 8th Type 26 Frigate will be named HMS London has been welcomed by many but the ships motto has left many scratching their heads.
Royal Navy finish up biggest NATO exercise of the year
Seven Royal Navy ships joined vessels from the alliance in a 65-vessel force, with Royal Marines from 45 Commando on a US assault ship and Fleet Air Arm Merlin helicopters hunting submarines.
Highways England reaches out to ex-forces members to join
Highways England has called on ex-military personnel to consider a career in roads - not long after the organisation is rewarded for its own work to support people coming out of the armed forces.
