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
RAF medics complete intensive exercise
Overall, Athena Phoenix demonstrated the RAF's ability to deliver high-quality medical care and seamless coordination in a variety of scenarios.
Thousands of British troops deploying to deter Russia
Thousands of British troops will lead Exercise Steadfast Dart 25, a major NATO exercise across Romania and Bulgaria in January and February 2025, designed to deter Russian aggression.
U.S. conducts first ‘soldier-led’ user test of PrSM
The test took place at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, where Soldiers launched two PrSM missiles from a HIMARS system.
British and American jets in big anti-drone exercise
Exercise Yellow Sands 25 enhanced the partnership between the US, UK and regional allies by integrating and ensuring a collective capacity to find, fix, track, and target unmanned aircraft system threats in the region.
Massive British breakthrough in Quantum defence tech
Developed at the top-secret Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), this quantum clock will reduce the reliance on GPS technology, which can be disrupted or blocked.
Another American supercarrier arrives in Malaysia
This visit by the USS Carl Vinson marks the second U.S. Navy aircraft carrier visit to Malaysia in just over a month, following the USS Abraham Lincoln’s visit earlier in December.
NATO naval officers discuss emerging security challenges
NATO’s Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) has hosted the sixth annual Maritime Security Symposium at its Northwood headquarters in the United Kingdom.
BMT strengthens maritime engineering with AMT acquisition
The company has further strengthened its position in the maritime engineering and design sector in the Asia-Pacific region through the strategic acquisition of Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT).
Raytheon awarded huge F-35 support contract, UK Involved
The extensive scope of work covers critical support for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Czech and French Air Forces demo NATO airpower
According to a press release from NATO Allied Air Command, from November 25 to 29, 2024, the Czech and French Air Forces successfully conducted an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise in Náměšť, Czechia.
