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
MoD equipment plan ‘unaffordable’ with £7.0 billion hole say National Audit Office
The Ministry of Defence Equipment Plan 2018 to 2028 sets out its equipment and support budget for the period 2018 to 2028.
Potential Tide class fire safety issues revealed by concerned worker
The UK Defence Journal has received concerning information from someone that crews are being asked not to check faulty valves on Tide class vessels in case doing so makes the ship unavailable for tasking.
Exercise Saif Sareea 3 concludes
British and Omani forces were engaged over the last few weeks on Ex Saif Sareea 3, culminating in an fire power demonstration lasting more than 30 minutes at two separate locations in Oman.
HMS Northumberland fires on Norwegian coast at NATO war games
HMS Northumberland's 4.5in main gun 'lit up the sky' in support of NATO troops ashore, say the MoD.
HMS Queen Elizabeth begins second phase of F-35 trials
HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomed back her F-35 Lightning jets for part two of flying trials.
Reaper attacks Islamic State fighters while Typhoons destroy caves
A Reaper attacked a group of terrorists caught in the open in eastern Syria, whilst Typhoon jets collapsed the entrance to a cave containing stockpiled weapons in northern Iraq.
Tornado jets bomb islamic state IED production facility
Tornado jets have bombed a base for an improvised explosive device team in eastern Syria.
Typhoon jets obliterate Islamic State troops firing at the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Typhoon jets provided fire support to the SDF on the Sunday 21st of October.
Babcock achieves 4.5″ Mk8 MOD 1 Gun programme milestone
Babcock International has reached a milestone in its five year contract with the Ministry of Defence's International Guns, Missiles and Rockets (IGMR) project team.
Cost of British operations against Islamic State reaches £1.4 billion
The total cost of British operations against Islamic State has been revealed.
