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
Should we be concerned about the leak found on HMS Queen Elizabeth?
Issues like this occur often on vessels of all types, especially during a phase of their life designed to identify and rectify faults. This is not a serious concern.
HMS Queen Elizabeth ‘taking on water’ due to propeller shaft seal issue
HMS Queen Elizabeth is reportedly taking on seawater because of a fault with one of the seals around its propeller shafts.
First rise in global arms sales since 2010, says SIPRI
Sales of arms and military services by the world’s largest arms-producing and military services companies, the SIPRI Top 100, totalled $374.8 billion in 2016, according to new international arms industry data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
United Kingdom purchases Harpoon missile upgrades and support in order to keep system in...
The US, UK and other nations have purchased integrated logistics and engineering services support for their Harpoon missiles.
Defence Committee raise ‘serious doubts’ over the affordability of new equipment
There are serious doubts about the affordability of the Ministry of Defence’s equipment plan, according to the Defence Committee report, Gambling on ‘Efficiency’: Defence Acquisition and Procurement.
UK takes delivery of 14th F-35B
The 14th F-35B for the United Kingdom has been delivered by Lockheed Martin.
Faslane families give Christmas presents to Queen Elizabeth hospital in Glasgow
Faslane naval families gifted large sacks of Christmas presents to the children's wards at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The F-35, does it deserve the flak?
It's no secret that the F-35 has had severe cost and schedule issues.
Chief of the Defence Staff: British anti-submarine warfare capability ‘has been seriously neglected’
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach warned that overall British anti-submarine capability has been serious neglected due to under funding.
BAE awarded seven year contract to provide combat systems support across Royal Navy fleet
BAE Systems has been contracted by the Ministry of Defence to ensure the combat management systems, tactical networks and shared infrastructures aboard 38 Royal Navy platforms will remain 'available, coherent, safe and secure'.
