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
Operational F-35A fires cannon for first time
Pilots from the United States Air Force 388th Fighter Wing's 4th Fighter Squadron were the first operational unit to fire the F-35As 25mm cannon in a strafing run during training.
Typhoons intercept six Russian bombers over Black Sea near Romania
Typhoons have scrambled to intercept six Russian bombers flying close to NATO airspace over the Black Sea.
Merlins join HMS Queen Elizabeth as she prepares for F-35
820 Naval Air Squadron have embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth with their Merlins to support her forthcoming F-35B flight trials.
MP doubts P-8 Poseidon numbers will be enough to monitor Russian activity
James Gray, Conservative MP for North Wiltshire, has outlined his concerns at the proposed number of P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
New tanker RFA Tideforce arrives Falmouth ahead of entering service
The fourth and final Tide class tanker, RFA Tideforce, has arrived in the United Kingdom.
3 PWRR head to the United States for Exercise Northern Strike
3rd Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (3 PWRR) are taking part in Exercise Northern Strike.
The exercise is known for being the...
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.
