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
Massive multinational dogfight begins in skies over UK
The Royal Air Force has kicked off Cobra Warrior 25-2, one of NATO’s largest multinational air exercises, with more than a dozen allied squadrons gathering in Britain for three weeks of high-intensity training.
Lockheed unveils new stealth combat drone Vectis
Lockheed Martin has revealed a new collaborative combat aircraft concept, the Vectis, which the company says is designed to deliver stealth, range and mission flexibility at a price point suitable for mass production.
Commando fliers sharpen crisis skills in Salisbury Plain drills
Royal Marines and Fleet Air Arm crews have carried out pre-deployment training on Salisbury Plain ahead of large-scale NATO exercises in Norway this winter.
Royal Navy drone squadron works with US Army on trials
The Royal Navy’s drone specialists joined forces with the US Army in South Korea to test how uncrewed systems could deliver supplies and evacuate casualties in combat conditions.
British carrier stands up to Beijing in South China Sea
British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has defied Chinese warnings of “provocation” and upheld international navigation rights in the South China Sea.
Japan completes first-ever fighter jet deployment to Europe
Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force has carried out its first fighter deployment to Europe in its 71-year history, with F-15 jets touching down at RAF Coningsby as part of the Atlantic Eagles mission.
American B-52 bombers arrive in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 307th Bomb Wing landed at RAF Fairford on 11 September to join Exercise Cobra Warrior 2025.
Airbus workers accept pay and pension deal, strike action averted
Thousands of Airbus employees represented by Unite have voted to accept a new pay and pension agreement, halting plans for industrial action.
Fraser blasts SNP for omitting defence from export strategy
Murdo Fraser MSP argued that the Scottish Government’s latest trade strategy overlooked key sectors, despite what he called “remarkable good news” for shipbuilding and defence exports.
Jenkins hails UK carriers as symbols of allied influence
Writing in Britain’s World, the online magazine from Council on Geostrategy, the First Sea Lord reflected on the Atlantic and Pacific Future Forum (PFF) held aboard HMS Prince of Wales in Tokyo Bay last month.
