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
Lightning pilots put in last minute training for HMS Queen Elizabeth flights
Four test pilots are getting in last-minute training ready to take their specially-modified stealth fighters aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth next month, say the Royal Navy.
Iran unveils new fighter jet, turns out to be a repainted 40 year old...
Iran has unveiled what it calls a "new domestic fighter jet" with President Rouhani saying Iran's military strength is aimed at creating "lasting peace".
Britain purchases MK54 lightweight torpedo kits destined for P-8 Poseidon
A $40 million contract has been awarded for the production of MK54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedo kits for the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Taiwan.
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her first F-35s, what’s happening?
HMS Queen Elizabeth recently departed her home port bound for the United States in trials that will see her land fast jets on deck for the first time.
NATO vessels sail with Japanese Training Squadron
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) participated in a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with a Japan Maritime Self Defense Force training squadron.
Severe weather forces cancellation of joint UK-Japan amphibious landing
The UK and Japan have cancelled a joint beach assault near Mount Fuji as a typhoon approaches the Japanese mainland.
British Typhoon jets scrambled to investigate Russian aircraft near Romania
Typhoon jets based in Romania have been launched in response to two suspected Russian Su-30 Flanker aircraft operating near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.
RAF announce that the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be ‘Poseidon MRA Mk1’ in...
The Royal Air Force announced via its Twitter account that P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be known as the 'Poseidon MRA Mk.1' in UK service.
The first F-35 jets to land on HMS Queen Elizabeth were American, but why?
The first F-35 jets on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth were American owned aircraft but flown by British and American pilots.
HMS Hurworth escorts Russian frigate
The 4,000-tonne frigate Admiral Makarov was monitored by minehunter HMS Hurworth.
