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
Qatar agrees contract for Typhoon aircraft
BAE Systems and Qatar have agreed a contract for 24 Typhoon jets.
British Typhoons land in Estonia to support British Army led NATO Battlegroup
Typhoon fighter jets from 3 Squadron have returned to Estonia as part of the ongoing Royal Air Force support to the British Army led NATO battlegroup deployed there.
Israel declares their F-35 fleet combat capable
The Israel Air Force declared its F-35 fleet operationally capable this week.
China steps up patrols over South China Sea as it attempts to prove greater...
Recently the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force announced that it had been involved in a number of training patrols over the South China Sea.
MoD reveal progress on new ‘synthetic biology’ armour
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin spoke about the new 'synthetic biology' armour project when she visited a defence research lab at Porton Down.
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth commissioned into the Royal Navy
Her Majesty The Queen has commissioned aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth today in Portsmouth.
‘British military capabilities across the world are under threat of cuts’ MP tells Defence...
James Gray, Conservative Member of Parliament for North Wiltshire, has expressed concern about cuts facing the Ministry of Defence at a Defence Select Committee meeting.
Is the UK legally obliged to defend South Korea?
The UK has made a strong – but not automatic – commitment to take part in 'resisting renewed aggression' in defence of South Korea.
Outgoing Defence Equipment chief in plea for more defence spending
Tony Douglas, outgoing Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support, has made a please for more defence spending to maintain current capabilities.
Brazil officially confirm intention to purchase HMS Ocean
We broke the news in March that Brazil was interested in helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, this has now been confirmed by the Brazilian government.
