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
UK Defence Journal live coverage of F-35 arrival
We are providing live coverage of the arrival of the first four British F-35Bs in the United Kingdom as they fly from the United States.
Protecting The Fleet – Thales and BAE Systems team to offer Electronic Warfare force...
Thales, BAE Systems and CGI have announced a strategic teaming agreement that will see the three companies bring together their collective expertise in Electronic Warfare, in order to respond to the opportunity to partner the Ministry of Defence for the second phase of the Royal Navy’s Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP).
F-35 arrival in the UK postponed, wait for the silly tabloid headlines
Due to bad weather, the expected arrival of the first British F-35Bs to the UK today has been cancelled.
Why the F-35 is an asset for the UK in coalition warfare
The UK's first F-35 squadron recently declared initial operational capability.
It's no secret that British forces wouldn't have been able to reach that goal without...
HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail for second phase of helicopter trials tomorrow
Supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to sail for the second phase of her helicopter trials tomorrow.
Defence union backs select committee call to halt privatisation of MoD fire service
A leading defence trade union have declared their support for the call from the defence select committee to pause the outsourcing of the Defence Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) and look at abandoning the project altogether.
Land Ceptor tested against target drone in Baltics
The Land Ceptor air defence system has successfully destroyed its target during an end-to-end system demonstration firing at the Vidsel Test Range in Sweden, an important milestone for the project prior to entry to service with the British Army.
NATO Ships Visit Klaipeda
Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group One (SNMCMG1) under the command of Commander Peter Ramboer of the Belgian Navy has arrived in Lithuania.
Babcock receives extension to Victoria In-Service Support Contract
Babcock, the global engineering services company, has secured a $384m (Canadian) three year extension to its existing strategic submarine support contract from the Canadian Department of National Defense for its fleet of four Victoria Class submarines.
HMS Ramsey joins NATO fleet
HMS Ramsey has joined a NATO mine clearance taskforce in the Baltic Sea.
