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
NATO AIRCOM team conducts evaluation of German air and missile defence
A multinational team of evaluators from Allied Air Command conducted a so-called Capability Evaluation of German integrated Air and Missile Defence units in the northernmost part of Germany this week.
Number of P-8A Poseidon aircraft being purchased ‘too low to fulfil the range of...
The UK is re-establishing its long-range MPA capability with the purchase of nine Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the United States.
‘Serious deficiencies’ in the quantities of armour available to the British Army
There are serious deficiencies in the quantities of armour, armoured vehicles and artillery available to the British Army says a report by the Defence Committee.
Defence Committee advise ‘consideration should be given to extending Tomahawk cruise missile capability to...
The recent military action taken in April against chemical weapons targets in Syria demonstrated the wider range of missile options available to the United States and French Navies for use against land targets, says a report by the Defence Committee.
RAF E-3D Sentry fleet ‘has been allowed to decline’
The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability provided by the RAF’s E-3D Sentry fleet has been allowed to decline.
A landing helicopter dock design ‘should replace’ current amphibious assault ships says Defence Committee
The Royal Navy will at some point in the next decade need to consider replacing the amphibious assault ships which are due go out of service in the early 2030s.
Lack of anti-submarine warfare capacity ‘most serious maritime issue’ for UK says Defence Commitee
The most serious maritime issue currently facing the UK is the need for greater anti-submarine warfare capacity, according to a report.
Despite CND claims, Trident doesn’t run on Windows XP
Some have claimed that the Vanguard class submarines which carry Trident are vulnerable to cyber-attacks in the same way the recently hit NHS is, that is not the case.
The UXV Combatant – What if?
The UXV Combatant was designed by BVT Surface Fleet and displayed at the Defence Security and Equipment International event in 2007. It's okay to feel sick.
Defence Committee argues for defence spending to rise to 3% of GDP to ensure...
The Ministry of Defence’s Modernising Defence Programme must address the challenges presented by the resurgence of state-based threats and be supported by a fully-funded and sustainable financial settlement, says a report published by the Defence Committee.
