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
Scot Gov rebuffs Greens over incorrect ‘Arms Factory’ claims
First Minister John Swinney rebuffs Green Party claims about a £360,000 grant to BAE Systems, with the grant aimed at training workers in shipbuilding, not arms production for Israel.
Typhoon jets operate out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Six Typhoon fighter jets operated from Glasgow Prestwick Airport recently as part of Exercise Agile Owl.
RC-135 hits 10 years in UK service
The Red Arrows completed a flypast with a RC-135W Rivet Joint above Lincolnshire yesterday, marking 10 years of operational flying for the aircraft with 51 Squadron at RAF Waddington.
Scot Gov support to Clyde shipbuilders criticised by Greens
Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer blasts a £360,000 grant to BAE Systems for training Clyde shipbuilders.
Typhoon jet conducts strafing run against ground targets
Typhoons from 140 Expeditionary Air Wing conducted a live fire strafing sortie as part of NATO’s Exercise Dacian Strike 24 (DAST24) in Smardan, Romania.
British Apache attack helicopters cross Europe
A number of British Apache helicopters, joined by Wildcat helicopters, have flown from Poland back to the UK.
British jets bomb Houthi rebels in Yemen
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets conducted strikes on target buildings at three locations using Paveway IV guided bombs.
U.S. approves sale of 24 Black Hawks to Austria and Sweden
Austria and Sweden want 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters each.
Faslane and Coulport security breaches total 104 since 2018
Since 2018, HMNB Clyde has recorded 104 security breaches, ranging from minor infractions to breaches of personal electronic device zones and mis-accounted documentation.
NATO’s upgraded RQ-4D surveillance drone back in action
The high-altitude, long-endurance platform provides vital intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data to NATO, supporting situational awareness.
