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
WATCH: HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives home after ‘one thousand deck landings’ trials success
HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived back in Portsmouth following successful first of class rotary wing trials in the Atlantic say the Royal Navy.
Medium and heavy military rotorcraft market stabilising say analysts
Over the next 15 years, from 2018 to 2032, the medium/heavy military sector will be the largest segment of the world rotorcraft market in terms of monetary value, and second only to the light civil rotorcraft segment in terms of unit production say analysts Forecast International.
HMS Ocean Phalanx CIWS fit not going to Brazil
The guns on HMS Ocean, including her Phalax CIWS fit, will not be transferred to Brazil it has been confirmed.
IN PICTURES: HMS Queen Elizabeth and RFA Tidespring meet up for carriers first Replenishment...
New carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and new tanker RFA Tidespring have met up at sea for the first time to conduct a Replenishment at Sea.
British forces join major French Deployment to Far East
British forces are taking part in a French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East, say the MoD.
HMS Forth arrives in Portsmouth
HMS Forth, the first of the Royal Navy's new Offshore Patrol ships, has arrived in Portsmouth.
HMS Queen Elizabeth a ‘forward-based strategic conventional deterrent’ say Royal Marines on-board
Speaking as Assault Stations were successfully completed for the first time, the Ship's Amphibious Operations Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Searight Royal Marines, explained the importance of HMS Queen Elizabeth and her capabilities.
Type 31e Frigate contract notice issued for 5 ships at a ‘firm price of...
The purpose of this Contract Notice, say the MoD, is to advertise the requirement and invite companies to express their interest to receive the tender for the T31e Frigate.
42 Commando launch ‘assault’ from aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
Royal Marines from 42 Commando have conducted a simulated assault launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Welsh Guards undertake final training exercise ahead of deployment to Afghanistan
The Welsh Guards have conducted a final training exercise in Caerwent, Wales this week ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan in March.
