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
Britain and France sign agreement for test pilot exchange
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and French Minister of the Armed Forces Mme Florence Parly today held the first Defence Ministerial Council since the announcement of a permanent and regular forum for the discussion of UK-France defence cooperation in January 2018.
Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor makes first ever cruise mode flight
The V-280 Valor has now achieved its latest milestone, its first ever flight in cruise mode.
Russia’s new Poseidon underwater drone to carry Nuclear warhead
Russia's Poseidon underwater drone currently under development will be able to carry a nuclear warhead with a capacity of up to 2 megatonnes to destroy enemy naval bases, a source in the Russian defence sector told TASS on Thursday.
Study ranks Britain ‘second most powerful country in the world’
New research by a geopolitical think-tank makes the case that Britain is second only to the United States as a global power.
Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood sets out demand for greater funding for the British Armed...
The defence minister has suggested funding for the armed forces should be similar to that received by the NHS.
Lockheed Martin awarded $41m for Trident missile production and support
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $40,790,312 contract for Trident II D5 missile production and deployed system support.
Army aviators prepare for role at Royal Wedding
Soldiers who fly and maintain the Apache attack helicopter are preparing to provide ceremonial support to the wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle, say the Ministry of Defence.
RAF personnel train the Nigerian Air Force Regiment
RAF personnel from RAF Lossiemouth have travelled to Kaduna, Nigeria to train the Nigerian Air Force Regiment and Air Police in Force Protection.
NATO ‘Must Adapt’, Alliance’s Military Committee Chairman says
The world situation is highly volatile, and NATO must be adaptable and constantly ready to respond to any threat or challenge, the chairman of the alliance’s Military Committee said today.
Shipbuilding order ‘must not be downgraded’ demand shipbuilders union
GMB, the union for shipbuilding workers, say the Conservative Government must not be allowed to downgrade British naval capability any more by 'sneaking' out of their obligation to build three auxiliary vessels.
