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
Defence Committee express concern over reduction of the UK’s anti-submarine warfare capability
The reduction of the UK's anti-submarine warfare capability, which has been a core task of the Royal Navy for decades, has been criticised by the Defence Committee.
Funds allocated for US to base P-8 Poseidon aircraft in Scotland alongside British aircraft
Some have suggested that this is due to the relatively low numbers of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to be operated by the UK.
Report claims nine Poseidon aircraft are ‘not enough’ for anti-submarine warfare coverage
In its report Russia: Implications for UK defence and security published in July 2016, the Defence Select Committee identified the Arctic and the High North as an area of concern.
Britain must ‘show greater ambition’ in Arctic security says report
The report 'On Thin Ice: UK Defence in the Arctic' says "new efforts" need to be made to "regenerate" expertise in working in the region.
BAE Systems to develop automated cyber defense tools for DARPA
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected BAE Systems to develop tools that detect and analyse cyber threats.
WATCH: C-17 transport aircraft launches a ballistic missile
A medium-range ballistic missile was air launched by a US Air Force C-17 over the Pacific Ocean in order to test the THAAD weapon system.
Strikes continue against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
Coalition forces continue to hit Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, task force officials reported today.
The unique way F-35 jets will land on HMS Queen Elizabeth
Uniquely for a vessel of this type, it will be common to see the jump-jet F-35 appear to land conventionally on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth.
HMS Sutherland arrives home after seven month deployment
Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland has returned to her home port of Devonport following a seven-month deployment to the other side of the world.
Clyde Naval Base hosts US Navy visit
HM Naval Base Clyde hosted United States Navy Admiral James G. Foggo on Wednesday, say the Ministry of Defence.
