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
HMS Queen Elizabeth – preparing to operate fast jets
After returning from rotary wing flying trials at the end of February, where a thousand deck ladings were carried out, HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently in Portsmouth undergoing work as part of her Capability Insertion Period (CIP) in readiness for the next phase of her introduction into service, say the Aircraft Carrier Alliance.
Defence Secretary breaks ground on £132m P-8 Poseidon sub-hunting aircraft home in Scotland
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson cut the first turf on a £132m facility for the UK's new fleet of submarine hunting P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland today.
Why smaller carriers would be bad idea for the Royal Navy
Many often argue for smaller, cheaper carriers but would this be a good idea?
The Clyde hasn’t been ‘betrayed’ over new support ships – They’re not even bidding
The Ministry of Defence is to put the order for Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships out to international tender at the end of this month, this has been met by accusations that the government have somehow "betrayed" the Clyde yards.
Union warns UK shipbuilding jobs at risk if support ship contract goes overseas
The Ministry of Defence is to put the order for Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship fleet out to international tender at the end of this month, diminishing hopes that they will be built in the UK.
BAE wins contract to support Estonian fleet of CV9035 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
BAE Systems and Milrem LCM, an Estonian provider of combat vehicle life-cycle management, have signed a contract to support Estonia's fleet of CV9035 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Dambuster squadron reforms to fly F-35 jets
617 Squadron, immortalised by the Dambuster raid of World War II, has been reformed to fly the UK’s new F-35 fighter jets, the Defence Secretary has announced.
Clean-up work underway in Salisbury
Work is beginning in Salisbury to decontaminate potentially affected sites for the city and its visitors, say the Ministry of Defence.
Astonishment as MP and peer travel to Syria without telling authorities and live tweet...
It has been reported that an MP and House of Lords peer travelled to Syria earlier this month and inexplicably, decided to live tweet their location.
HMS Cattistock returns home after NATO tasking
Minehunter HMS Cattistock has returned home to Portsmouth following four months in the Baltic sea with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1).
