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
Our ‘Correction’ accounts and what they’re for
We have decided to move our every day defence corrections to dedicated accounts, to avoid clogging up the @UKDefJournal twitter feed.
American nuclear submarine harassed by Spanish during Gibraltar visit
The USS Newport News, a Los Angeles class submarine, visited Gibraltar this week.
PHM Atlantico, formerly HMS Ocean, begins career as Brazilian flagship
PHM Atlantico, formerly HMS Ocean, arrived at her new home port Rio de Janeiro on August 25th.
Apache attack helicopters prepare for Oman exercise
The Army say Apache gunships have opened fire with rockets and cannons as they prepare for a major exercise in Oman.
Will the F-35 have laser weapons in the future?
Companies involved in the F-35 programme are considering laser weapon concepts for use by the aircraft.
US Navy awards Boeing $805.3 million contract to design, build MQ-25A Stingray
The contract provides for the design, development, fabrication, test, delivery, and support of four MQ-25A unmanned air vehicles, including integration into the carrier air wing for an initial operational capability by 2024.
Typhoon to remain at forefront of combat air capability in Europe ‘for decades’
Typhoon is to remain at the forefront of combat air capability in Europe for decades to come, according to Air Commodore Linc Taylor.
Aircraft carrier Prince of Wales operations room ready two months early
The Royal Navy say that the nerve centre of Britain’s second giant new aircraft carrier, the operations room, is ready two months earlier than planned.
What is the purpose of Tempest?
While the announcement of a full-scale mock-up of a twin engine single-seater called Tempest at the Farnborough Airshow was widely reported, don't read too much into it.
British F-35 jet with British built weapons takes to the skies
An F-35 Lightning has carried out trials armed with UK-built weapons.
