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
Rising tensions in the Korean peninsula highlight key role of THAAD
In the wake of North Korea's recent threat to attack United States forces in the Pacific, Forecast International expects the THAAD missile system to play a pivotal role.
Sea Ceptor ‘User Group’ launched with the UK, New Zealand and Chile
The User Group has been devised to 'improve Sea Ceptor operational effectiveness through life and to deliver long-term reductions in the cost of ownership'.
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US Marines help Japan prepare for the F-35
US Marine Corps Squadron 121 hosted members of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force in Japan for an educational tour and class centred around the F-35A.
Canadian aircraft begin relief effort in the Caribbean, begin shipping British aid
The Royal Canadian Air Force are helping to deliver humanitarian aid from the UK Department for International Development (DfID) to the Caribbean.
Typhoon jets scrambled to intercept Russian bombers off the coast of Scotland
RAF Typhoon jets took off from Lossiemouth in Moray on Wednesday, after two Russian bombers approached the UK.
UK say it is ‘ready to respond’ to Hurricane Maria
UK aid experts, military assets and relief supplies are already in the region and 'ready to respond' to Hurricane Maria say the MoD.
Robot Wars: Thales announce two new UK-based trial and training centres for autonomous systems
Thales has announced two new autonomous and unmanned technology trials and training centres in the UK.
UK and Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation deal
The governments of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have announced a new Military and Security Cooperation Agreement, signed in Jeddah by the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon and the Saudi Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman.
HMS Ocean conducts training en-route to Carribean
HMS Ocean and her embarked helicopters have been carrying out training whilst heading for the Caribbean.
General Dynamics and BAE partner to manufacture new military bridges
In a partnership announced at DSEI, new BAE bridges will be manufactured by General Dynamics before being shipped to the company for assembly and testing.
