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
Michael Fallon: UK defence budget ‘needs cash injection of £1bn’
Ex-defence secretary Michael Fallon said the UK was on the verge of becoming a 'bit-part world player' due to defence funding concerns.
US clears potential sale of F-35 jets to Belgium
The US have preemptively approved a sale of 34 F-35 jets to Belgium.
Last year, Sweden announced it would not be entering Saab's Gripen E for...
Carrier strike operations delivering ‘significant combat power’ now a ‘step closer’
A UK Carrier Strike Group exercise was run by the US Navy and involved the French, Danish and German navies.
First hull section of HMS Glasgow, the first Type 26 Frigate, now complete
The first section of the first Type 26 'City class' frigate HMS Glasgow has been completed in her namesake city.
F-35 has generated £9.3bn in contracts for British suppliers to date
The industrial benefit to the UK of the F-35 was discussed when the Defence Secretary got to see what it is like to fly and land the jet in a simulator.
HMS Queen Elizabeth begins initial rotary wing aircraft trials
A Merlin helicopter has been training with HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth Naval Base as part of her Rotary Wing Trials.
HMS Somerset wins ‘Fleet Frigate Effectiveness Trophy’
HMS Somerset won the award to mark their 'outstanding achievements' last year and it's well deserved.
British military helicopters to deploy to assist French campaign in Africa against Islamists
Chinook helicopters have been offered to assist in the transport of French troops taking part on Operation Barkhane in Africa.
US Navy Admiral visits HMS Queen Elizabeth
Admiral Patrick Piercey was hosted on board HMS Queen Elizabeth by the Commander of the Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group Commodore Andrew Betton.
F-35 represents the ‘most advanced fighter jet’ and the ‘best aircraft for the UK’...
Wing Commander Beck is one of the UK’s most experienced F-35 Lightning pilots, he has given his views on the jet.
