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
Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine selected to power Japan’s new frigates
Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply its MT30 gas turbine to power a new class of frigates for the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force.
Royal Navy chase away Spanish vessel from Gibraltar
HMS Sabre repelled Spanish vessels from waters off the Gibraltar last week.
Trident renewal faces £2.9bn black hole warns National Audit Office
The Ministry of Defence is facing a £2.9 billion black hole in its programme to renew Britain's Trident nuclear weapons system, the National Audit Office has warned.
Israeli strikes see the F-35 used in combat for the first time
Israel has hit targets with the F-35, Israel Air Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin said today, making Israel the first country to use the jet in combat.
Exercise Prairie Storm underway in Canada
Exercise Prairie Storm is a 35 day exercise on the British Army Training Unit Suffield training area in Canada, and prepares soldiers and officers for future deployments.
British Army and US Marines work together on Exercise Red Dagger
US Marines with the 4th Marine Logistics Group are partnering with the engineers of 131 Commando Squadron British Army to participate in exercise Red Dagger in the United States.
Britain looking to develop own satellite navigation system
The first tenders for the new satellite navigation system are expected by the end of this year with the UK looking to collaborate with countries in the 'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance.
What is Skynet? A look at Britain’s military communications satellites
Skynet is a family of commercially managed military communications satellites operated on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, which provide strategic communication services to the British Armed Forces and UK allies.
Fresh round of American, British and allied strikes hit Islamic State
Coalition partners continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq between, conducting 66 strikes consisting of 80 engagements last week, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Clyde Construction Framework awarded by DIO
A 10 year 'Clyde Construction Framework' framework has been awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
