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
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.
UK takes delivery of 14th F-35B
The 14th F-35B for the United Kingdom has been delivered by Lockheed Martin.
Faslane families give Christmas presents to Queen Elizabeth hospital in Glasgow
Faslane naval families gifted large sacks of Christmas presents to the children's wards at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The F-35, does it deserve the flak?
It's no secret that the F-35 has had severe cost and schedule issues.
Chief of the Defence Staff: British anti-submarine warfare capability ‘has been seriously neglected’
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach warned that overall British anti-submarine capability has been serious neglected due to under funding.
BAE awarded seven year contract to provide combat systems support across Royal Navy fleet
BAE Systems has been contracted by the Ministry of Defence to ensure the combat management systems, tactical networks and shared infrastructures aboard 38 Royal Navy platforms will remain 'available, coherent, safe and secure'.
Chief of Defence Staff warns of Russian ability to cripple internet access in the...
During a Christmas lecture at the Royal United Services Institute, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach warned against Russian disinformation campaigns as well as disruption of fibre optic cables.
12 Squadron named as new Typhoon squadron
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has revealed that a new Typhoon squadron will be No. 12 squadron, and that it will temporarily integrate Qatari personnel, including pilots and ground-crew based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.
