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
HMS Queen Elizabeth to get first F-35 jets this year
Merlin helicopters were the first aircraft to begin flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth and they will soon be followed by F-35 jets in Autumn this year.
British warship HMS Sutherland conducts sovereignty patrol off Gibraltar
Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland conducted a 'Sovereignty Patrol' as part of her entry into Gibraltar.
Defence Sub-Committee Chair warns ‘without the right personnel in enough numbers, the military cannot...
Speaking the House of Commons on the 11th January, Defence Sub-Committee Chair Madeleine Moon warned about reductions in military personnel numbers.
Royal Marines ‘raid’ Scotland
Royal Marines engineers hit the shores of western Scotland to test deployment capabilities.
MoD official defends naval part cannibalisation on warships
The most senior civil servant at the MoD has told the Public Accounts Committee that it is "perfectly reasonable" to cannibalise parts from vessels...
Boeing unveil new unmanned cargo air vehicle prototype
The vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft was designed by Boeing to carry up to 500 pounds (227kg) of cargo.
HMS Sutherland sets sail for Pacific to ‘strengthen relations with allies’ amid North Korea...
HMS Sutherland has sailed on a deployment to Australia, the Far East and the Gulf region.
Royal Netherlands Air Force signs five-year deal with Empire Test Pilots School
QinetiQ has agreed its first ever multi-year training contract on behalf of the Empire Test Pilots’ School in a five-year deal with the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
China’s second aircraft carrier to hold first sea trials
China's second aircraft carrier might conduct its first sea trials in February, regional newspapers are reporting.
£100m deal agreed for Puma helicopter support
A £100 million deal to provide support to Puma HC Mk2 helicopters through to March 2022 has been agreed.
