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
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'.
Chief of Defence Staff warns of Russian ability to cripple internet access in the...
During a Christmas lecture at the Royal United Services Institute, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach warned against Russian disinformation campaigns as well as disruption of fibre optic cables.
12 Squadron named as new Typhoon squadron
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has revealed that a new Typhoon squadron will be No. 12 squadron, and that it will temporarily integrate Qatari personnel, including pilots and ground-crew based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.
NATO chief hails nuclear forces on Clyde as the ‘supreme guarantee of the security’...
"The nuclear forces of the Alliance, including those at Clyde Naval Base, are the supreme guarantee of the security of allied countries and populations."
European Defence Pact launched in first steps towards a defence union, UK decides not...
The European Commission yesterday welcomed the decision adopted today by the European Council formally establishing Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO).
Argentine sub was ‘chased by British helicopter’ says family member despite Britain not having...
The Ministry of Defence has said the woman's story is 'completely untrue', understandable given the fact Britain doesn't operate any anti-submarine helicopters in the South Atlantic.
British firm QinetiQ emulates drone threat for Royal Canadian Navy
British firm QinetiQ has introduced a new service to the Royal Canadian Navy by emulating the threat posed to large naval vessels by small multi-rotor drones.
Dispute in German defence Ministry over choice of Typhoon or F-35 to replace Tornado
Earlier in the year, German defence ministry sources appeared to favour the F-35 to replace Tornado but now some have spoken out in favour of Typhoon
