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
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.
Why F-35 trials aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth will be conducted by American jets flown...
The first jets that will perform F-35 trials on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth will be mostly American owned but flown by British pilots.
French Navy aircraft train with US Navy
French sailors embarked aboard the USS Bush to conduct carrier qualifications, a series of arrested landings and takeoffs from an aircraft carrier done regularly by squadrons to maintain their naval aviation proficiency.
Fleet Solid Support ship order reduced, now two ships with option for third
The formal tender document reveals only two support vessels are guaranteed to be built, with the third now only being an "option".
Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers ‘cannot take the place of specialised amphibious vessels’ say...
Following the initiation of the National Security Capability Review in 2017, reports began emerging that substantial cuts in the Royal Marines and the disposal of both of the Royal Navy’s specialist amphibious assault ships fifteen years early were being considered by the Government as part of the review.
