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
Lack of transparency over F-35 costs is ‘unacceptable’ say MPs
A Defence Select Committee report has slammed the MoD response to requests for clarification on key issues including cost and demands six monthly updates on the F-35 programme.
British and American Gulf mine warfare forces link up for exercise
The Royal Navy's Middle East mine warfare force of five ships and a command team were committed alongside unmanned American boats and the minehunter USS Gladiator.
Defence Secretary: Britain must ‘deal with’ North Korean missiles
In an interview with the Evening Standard, Gavin Williamson stressed that North Korea was a real threat to the UK.
Amphibious capability celebrates 40th anniversary
A unique capability partnership that began 40 years ago has been further recognised when engineers from the Bundeswehr 130 Pionerbataillon and elements from 75 Engineer Regiment formed a 250m amphibious crossing across the River Elbe at Artlenburg near Hamburg.
Why has BAE decided not to build the Type 31e Frigate on the Clyde?
With the news that BAE don't intend to assemble the Type 31e Frigate on the Clyde, we ask why things have changed.
Should we be concerned about the leak found on HMS Queen Elizabeth?
Issues like this occur often on vessels of all types, especially during a phase of their life designed to identify and rectify faults. This is not a serious concern.
HMS Queen Elizabeth ‘taking on water’ due to propeller shaft seal issue
HMS Queen Elizabeth is reportedly taking on seawater because of a fault with one of the seals around its propeller shafts.
First rise in global arms sales since 2010, says SIPRI
Sales of arms and military services by the world’s largest arms-producing and military services companies, the SIPRI Top 100, totalled $374.8 billion in 2016, according to new international arms industry data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
United Kingdom purchases Harpoon missile upgrades and support in order to keep system in...
The US, UK and other nations have purchased integrated logistics and engineering services support for their Harpoon missiles.
Defence Committee raise ‘serious doubts’ over the affordability of new equipment
There are serious doubts about the affordability of the Ministry of Defence’s equipment plan, according to the Defence Committee report, Gambling on ‘Efficiency’: Defence Acquisition and Procurement.
