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
Global scale of cyber-attacks that hit the NHS now understood
An attack that hit the NHS brought to light a global ransomware infection, hitting 75,000 computers in 99 countries, demanding ransom payments in 20 languages.
NHS hit by UK-wide cyber-attacks
NHS services across England have been hit by a large-scale cyber-attack, reports are also coming in of attacks against other trusts around the UK.
India requests ‘chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear’ protection equipment
The US State Department has approved the sale of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection equipment to India.
French-led amphibious assault force halts exercise after landing craft runs aground
The exercise was halted after a French landing craft ran aground, damaging one of its propellers.
USS Abraham Lincoln now underway for sea trials
Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is now underway for trials following a four-year refuelling and complex overhaul.
United Arab Emirates granted approval for $2bn Patriot missile purchase
The US State Department has approved the sale of Patriot missiles to the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
NATO Secretary General: ‘UK leads by example in NATO’
The Secretary General thanked the United Kingdom for its enduring commitment to NATO and its leadership in Europe and beyond.
‘War Eagles’ return to Scotland for NATO exercise
The US Navy 'War Eagles' of Patrol Squadron 16 have returned to Scotland for an exercise.
Second Los Angeles class submarine visits the Clyde in one week
A second US Navy Los Angeles class attack submarine has visited Faslane on the Clyde this week.
Crane collapses beside new Tanker, minor delay expected
The crane in the process of being dismantled when it collapsed, luckily no one was injured and RFA Tidespring was not hit.
