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
Meet the BAE Transformer, one of the many designs being studied for future aircraft
Scientists and engineers at BAE Systems have lifted the lid on some futuristic technologies that could be incorporated in military and civil aircraft of 2040 or even earlier.
UK secures dry-dock in the Middle East to support Queen Elizabeth aircraft carriers
During a two day visit to Oman, the Defence Secretary signed an agreement securing UK use of facilities at Duqm, ahead of the completion of the UK Joint Logistics Support Base at the port, giving Britain a strategically important and permanent maritime base east of Suez, but outside of the Gulf.
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan in most aggressive test yet
Nuclear-armed North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean in what is being called a major escalation.
British Typhoons hand over responsibility for NATO air policing over Romania to Canada
Typhoon aircraft departed Romania yesterday, ending the UK’s five-month leadership of NATO’s enhanced air policing mission in the country.
HMS Ocean to depart on her final ever deployment
HMS Ocean will soon embark on her final deployment before the helicopter carrier is taken out of service.
US chairman of the Joint Chiefs attends Scottish Tattoo, Faslane and HMS Prince of...
US Marine Corps General Joe Dunford used his invite to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland to visit British bases in the area and speak with UK defence officials on a wide range of defence topics.
US Joint Chief of Staffs chairman in Scotland, visiting British bases
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Scotland to visit British bases and to attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as the guest of the British Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Stuart Peach.
Royal Navy unveils future submarine concepts
The Royal Navy has unveiled a series of futuristic submarine concepts which mimic real marine lifeforms and radically change the way underwater warfare could look in 50 years.
Sweden re-activates conscription
The Swedish government has decided to re-activate conscription from January 1st 2018.
The Swedish armed forces is planning for 4000 recruits annually in basic military...
RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon will announce that the world famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows will tour the Middle East next month.
