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
BAE GlobalFoundries collaborate on semiconductor supply
BAE Systems and GF will focus on long-term planning for emerging technologies and joint research.
Leicestershire man jailed for posts encouraging terrorism
A Leicestershire man, who described a mass killer as a ‘hero’ and shared harrowing footage of a terrorist attack, has been jailed for encouraging terrorism.
HMS Tamar’s link-up expands Pacific patrol capabilities
A successful link-up between the Royal Navy’s HMS Tamar and the US Navy’s submarine tender USS Emory S Land has demonstrated the potential for enhanced operations in the South Pacific.
NATO on alert over Russian maritime activity
NATO has intensified maritime patrols and surveillance flights across a wide area, from the High North and the Atlantic through the Baltics and down to the Mediterranean
Norway hiding F-35 stealth jets inside mountains
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has reactivated Bardufoss Mountain Air Station to house its F-35 fighter jets.
Royal Navy webinar on Mine Hunting Systems planned
The Royal Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) MHC team, will host the event on 16 July 2024
Russia trying to hit bases to delay Ukraine deploying F-16s
Russian long-range aviation has shifted its cruise missile strikes to target Ukrainian air bases.
NATO enhances Qatar Emiri Air Force partnership
NATO Mobile Training Team (MTT) conducted a two-week visit to Al Udeid Air Base in June 2024, providing training for Qatar Emiri Air Force officers.
NATO Secretary General emphasises commitment to Ukraine
In a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov briefed Allies on the current battlefield situation.
Half-Kilometre warship query baffles Irish Parliament
Irish TD Catherine Murphy asked in the Dáil if Haulbowline Naval Base could dock a 609-metre military ship, despite no such ship existing.
