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
F-35B jets join USS Wasp for first operational naval deployment
A detachment of F-35Bs with Fighter Attack Squadron 121 arrived aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, marking the first time the aircraft has deployed operationally aboard a US Navy ship.
British armed forces engage in massive snow relief effort
The British Armed Forces are assisting the emergency services to help people affected by the extreme weather.
Royal Navy confirm which monarch HMS Queen Elizabeth is named for
The name HMS Queen Elizabeth is a continuation of an historic Royal Navy name dating back over a century and the vessel herself is not named after the current monarch, despite a popular misconception to the contrary.
MPs ‘widely and routinely’ breaching data protection and cyber security policies
Member of Parliament Nadine Dorries has sparked widespread concern after claiming it was common practice for MPs to share computer log-in details with staff and interns.
AQS-24B Minehunter to be demonstrated to in Portsmouth
The Northrop Grumman AQS-24B Minehunter will be exhibited at the 2018 Undersea Defence & Security Conference in Portsmouth this month.
BAE Systems awards Lockheed Martin MK 41 Vertical Launching System contract for Type 26...
BAE Systems awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to equip the Royal Navy's new Type 26 Frigate fleet with the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS).
Fire phasers! – Lockheed Martin receives $150m US Navy contract for laser weapon systems
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $150 million contract, with options worth up to $942.8 million, for the development, manufacture and delivery of two high power laser weapon systems.
Cost of British air operations over Iraq and Syria reaches £1.75 billion
The UK has spent £1.75bn on armed air missions against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria since August 2014.
Royal Air Force surveillance satellite launched into space
The Carbonite-2 satellite offers sovereign, full-motion colour video from space for the Royal Air Force.
UK purchases MJU-64/B decoy flares
Alloy Surfaces has been awarded $7m contract by the US, UK and other allies for MJU-64/B decoy flare production.
