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
Type 31e Frigate build ‘opportunity’ for Ferguson Marine shipyard on the Clyde
Michael Fallon has visited the Ferguson Marine shipyard at Port Glasgow where he remarked upon the opportunity for the Clyde yard to build the new frigates.
New Royal Navy ship christened on the Clyde
A new Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel has been named at a shipyard on the Clyde in Glasgow today.
The second of the Royal Navy's...
First A330 MRTT for France makes maiden flight
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France.
The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. The A330 MRTT has also been ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Air Force, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force.
American warship USS Winston S Churchill visits Portsmouth
The USS Winston S Churchill, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer named after British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, has visited Portsmouth.
First helicopter landing for RFA Tidespring
A Merlin Mk2 helicopter has landed on the deck of the first of RFA Tidespring, the first of four 39,000 tonne Tide Class tankers.
Arrowhead 120, a good choice for the Type 31e Frigate?
Following the publication of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, we take a brief look at the Arrowhead 120.
Coalition strikes continue in Iraq and Syria
Coalition forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting seven strikes consisting of eight engagements officials reported today.
RFA Tidespring visits Gibraltar
The first of the new Tide class tankers, RFA Tidespring,has visited Gibraltar for the first time.
Government ‘reviewing infrastructure requirements’ in order for carriers to berth in Gibraltar
The Government have confirmed that planning is underway to evaluate the feasibility of berthing the Queen Elizabeth class carriers in Gibraltar.
Lockheed awarded $11.6 million to support F-35 trials from the Queen Elizabeth class carriers
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $11.6 million contract to support first of class flying trials and the release of the 'military permit to fly' for F-35B aircraft to operate from Queen Elizabeth class carriers.
