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
Qatar wants to join NATO
Qatar's defence minister said on Tuesday that his country’s long-term strategic 'ambition' is to join NATO.
HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark ‘are safe’ from cuts
Speaking during a debate called by Luke Pollard, Labour MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, Guto Bebb confirmed that the two Albion class assault ships would be safe from cuts.
British forces storm French coast
More than 2,000 military personnel from both sides of the Channel - including destroyer HMS Dragon, amphibious ship RFA Lyme Bay, minehunter HMS Chiddingfold, Royal Marines from 45 Commando, raiding craft from 539 Assault Squadron and RAF Chinooks - are involved in the fortnight-long exercise Catamaran 18.
IN PHOTOS: British F-35 jets arrive home
The first of Britain’s next-generation fighter jets have arrived home two months ahead of schedule in a major milestone for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
US Navy awards BAE a $36 million maintenance contract for USS Cole
BAE Systems has received a $36.6 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernise the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole.
German Typhoon roars home with Tiger Meet award for Ghost Tiger Typhoon
Luftwaffe Typhoon 31+00 (GS077), known as ‘Ghost Tiger’, won the Best Painted Tiger Aircraft accolade at the annual Tiger Meet.
Arrowhead 140 or Leander – Which would be the best Type 31e Frigate?
Two strong contenders for the Type 31e Frigate programme have emerged, let's take a closer look at the offerings.
British F-35Bs arrive home
The first of Britain's new F-35Bs have landed in the United Kingdom at RAF Marham.
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).
