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
Sweeney warns vessel delays risk shipyard job losses
"The Scottish Government have failed to purchase a new vessel with a Scottish shipyard in over a decade," warned Paul Sweeney MSP.
NATO military staff chief visits alliance sites in Italy
Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas, Director General of the International Military Staff, has completed a two-day visit to several NATO structures in Italy, including facilities in Naples and Rome.
Army reserve in major explosion response drill near Glasgow
Personnel from 144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron, an Army Reserve unit that forms part of 16 Medical Regiment, have taken part in a large-scale emergency response exercise near Glasgow.
NATO warships ‘fight off’ F-35 jets in Arctic training
NATO warships operating in the High North have carried out joint air defence training with Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft as part of a wider maritime deployment aimed at strengthening readiness in the region.
GE, Lockheed test rotating detonation ramjet engine
GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin have completed a series of engine tests demonstrating a liquid-fuelled rotating detonation ramjet intended for hypersonic missile applications, according to the company.
Emergency services rehearse ferry terror response
Emergency services and counter terrorism units have carried out a large-scale multi-agency exercise testing the response to a simulated terrorist incident on a cross-channel ferry, according to Counter Terror cops.
Netherlands hands SNMG1 command to Spain
The Royal Netherlands Navy has formally handed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to Spain following a year leading the alliance task group.
Downie warns warns Arctic now a frontline for UK
Graeme Downie, Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, told MPs that geography placed the UK at the centre of emerging competition in the region.
Saab launches second Polish spy ship
Saab has launched Poland’s second signals intelligence vessel, ORP Henryk Zygalski, during a ceremony held in Gdańsk.
NATO intercepts Russian jets over the Baltic
Italian Eurofighters in Estonia were scrambled at around 11:30 today to intercept a Russian Beriev Be-200 aircraft.
