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
HMS Prince of Wales ship control centre handed over to crew
The Aircraft Carrier Alliance has successfully signed over the Ship’s Control Centre of HMS PRINCE OF WALES to her crew, 18 months ahead of when the ship is due to be delivered to the Royal Navy.
HMS Queen Elizabeth sails for second phase of helicopter trials
HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed to conduct further trials ahead of her first visit to the United States later this year.
BAE Systems to provide additional payload tubes for new Virginia class subs
BAE Systems has received a contract to produce payload tubes for two of the U.S. Navy’s new Virginia class submarines to support increased firepower on the Block V version of the attack subs.
Leonardo unveils latest variant of the BriteCloud missile decoy family
The company say that the new 55-T is able to protect large military transport aircraft such as the C-130, KC-390 and A400M from modern, radar-guided missiles.
Royal Air Force reportedly asked to defend Ireland
British combat aircraft will shoot down aircraft over Ireland if they are hijacked by terrorists, according to local media.
Denmark brings drone tech to BALTOPS
Denmark has been operating with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) over the last several weeks, employing the Danish modular mine hunting system to keep sailors out of the minefield while hunting for naval mines.
NATO underlines ‘steadfast commitment’ to Montenegro
NATO has started to provide fighter aircraft to execute NATO’s Air Policing mission over Montenegro.
Qatar wants to join NATO
Qatar's defence minister said on Tuesday that his country’s long-term strategic 'ambition' is to join NATO.
HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark ‘are safe’ from cuts
Speaking during a debate called by Luke Pollard, Labour MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, Guto Bebb confirmed that the two Albion class assault ships would be safe from cuts.
British forces storm French coast
More than 2,000 military personnel from both sides of the Channel - including destroyer HMS Dragon, amphibious ship RFA Lyme Bay, minehunter HMS Chiddingfold, Royal Marines from 45 Commando, raiding craft from 539 Assault Squadron and RAF Chinooks - are involved in the fortnight-long exercise Catamaran 18.
