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
Qatari Typhoon and Hawk deal ‘swings into action’ after first payment
The deal, worth around £5bn includes the aircraft and a bespoke support and training package.
Netherlands to pull fighter jets from fight against Islamic State
Dutch F-16 fighter jets will end bombing missions against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria at the end of the year, their government said on Friday.
NATO Chief lists benefits of alliance to the security of the United States
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is as important to the United States as it is to Europe, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in the US last week.
HMS Diamond heads home to Portsmouth
HMS Diamond is heading back to Portsmouth after spending two busy months at sea.
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon deploys for the Gulf
HMS Dragon is scheduled to work alongside coalition and regional partners throughout her time away, say the Royal Navy.
Trade association welcomes £1.5bn space export campaign to fuel British industry growth
International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, has announced the UK will be promoting space exports worth up to £1.5bn in USA and India for the first time through a new marketing campaign.
Syria accidentally shoots down Russian aircraft, Russia blames Israel
The Russian military said Tuesday that while Syrian air defences shot down the aircraft, Israel was to blame for putting it in the line of fire.
F-35 testing shows potential for F-35 life extension
The F-35 service lifetime is 8,000 hours, and each test airframe is required to complete two life-times of testing, or 16,000 hours. The F-35A vastly exceeded the requirement by completing three full life times of testing, or a simulated 24,000 hours, which gives the programme confidence in a potential service-life increase.
South Korea to buy P-8A aircraft
The US State Department has made a determination the sale to the Republic of Korea of six P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft for an estimated cost of $2.10 billion.
HMS Queen Elizabeth enters Naval Station Norfolk in the US
HMS Queen Elizabeth has entered Naval Station Norfolk to resupply before she begins flight trials with F-35 jets.
