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
NATO AWACS record over 1000 mission hours in fight against Islamic State
From orbits over Turkey and international waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, NATO AWACS can look into Syrian airspace using its on board radar and sensor suite.
HMS Magpie on sea trials
HMS Magpie has been in action already undergoing rough weather sea trials in the Irish Sea less than a month after being launched.
Government edit out claims Royal Navy is ‘growing for the first time since the...
Recent Government and MoD press releases regarding the Royal Navy made claims that the Royal Navy is "growing for the first time since the Second World War", those claims have now vanished.
British firm Cobham wins American T-38C military trainer radio retrofit contract
Cobham Aerospace Communications has been awarded the contract to supply Boeing with advanced FliteLineTM communication and navigation radios for retrofit on more than 450 Northrop T-38C military trainer aircraft operated by the United States Air Force.
Eurofighter outline why they believe Typhoon is ‘the Perfect Choice for Germany’
Eurofighter CEO Volker Paltzo confirmed that Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has jointly submitted with Airbus Defence & Space their response to the German Government for the replacement of their Tornado fleet, arguing that Eurofighter is the perfect choice for Germany.
Typhoons return to Black Sea NATO air policing mission
Typhoon flew from Scotland to Romania on Monday to continue their enhanced Air Policing mission which begun last year, say the MoD.
‘Build £1 Billion order for support ships in UK’ demands shipbuilders union
The new Fleet Solid Support ships that are needed to service the UK's £6.3 billion Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers will go out to full international tender on the 30th April 2018.
British and French assault ships meet in Java Sea
Assault ship, HMS Albion, has met with French helicopter carrier Dixmude and her escort along with some of the French ships embarked forces and aircraft, that happen to be British.
Airbus chief warns Germany against purchasing F-35, claims it would be a snub to...
Dirk Hoke, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Defence and Space, has warned the German government against the purchase of the F-35.
Germany pitching for UN Security Council seat, despite almost inoperable armed forces
Germany is pitching for a seat at the UN Security Council, the UN’s most powerful arm in charge of the authorisation of military action through Security Council resolutions; it is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
