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George Allison

George Allison
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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

8,000 personnel to receive compensation due to Scottish tax raise

The payments are due to military personnel in Scotland paying more tax.

Despite Indian claims, all Pakistani F-16 jets accounted for

Indian officials insist that they downed a Pakistani F-16 but a count of the aircraft contradicts this claim.

Lockheed to provide further technical support services for Trident

Lockheed Martin has been awarded $17.9m to provide support services.

British F-35B jets to deploy to Cyprus

F-35B aircraft will head to Cyprus later this year.

Military testing sites to get £1.3bn investment over 25 years

QinetiQ has signed an agreement to modernise 16 of the country’s critical defence facilities.

British frigate enforces North Korea sanctions

Frigate HMS Montrose tracked an illegal fuel transfer at sea.

The time a Polaris submarine was prevented from leaving the Clyde

In 1978 Polaris submarine HMS Revenge had been prevented from leaving the Clyde.

NATO warships visit Ukraine

Two ships from Standing NATO Maritime Group Two arrived in Odesa, Ukraine this week.

Bell and Rolls Royce to collaborate on propulsion systems

The companies have signed a teaming agreement to research engine designs.

UK orders spare engine for P-8A Poseidon aircraft

CFM International has been awarded a $13m contract for one spare engine for a P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the government of the United Kingdom.