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
Royal Navy completes rollout plan for new landing aid
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the planned installation schedule for the Glamox Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS) across the Royal Navy’s Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel fleet.
US seeks to sharpen air dominance through major drill
The US Air Force has begun one of its largest recurring air-to-air combat exercises, Checkered Flag 26-1, at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
Carrier loses two aircraft in South China Sea within an hour
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet and an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS Nimitz crashed in separate incidents within an hour in the South China Sea.
Former defence procurement minister to head up Boeing UK
Boeing has appointed former UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement Sir Jeremy Quin as president of Boeing UK & Ireland.
NATO political affairs chief holds talks in Geneva
NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Boris Ruge, visited Switzerland on 23–24 October for high-level discussions with international partners.
British warship visits Iceland armed with new missiles
Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset has arrived in Akureyri, Iceland, receiving what the crew described as a “warm reception in a beautiful cold Akureyri,” according to an update from the ship’s official account.
Inside the mechanics of allied naval power
Aboard the Dutch assault ship HNLMS Johan de Witt in London, journalists were given a closer look at how NATO’s multinational task groups function in practice.
Britain set to sign deal to sell Typhoon jets to Turkey
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to travel to Ankara next week to finalise a multibillion-pound Eurofighter Typhoon deal.
MOD explores new community-linked force model
The Ministry of Defence is advancing two complementary initiatives to strengthen the role of reservists and deepen Defence’s connection with local communities, according to recent parliamentary answers from Defence Minister Louise Sandher-Jones.
Route for overseas citizens seeking officer training
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that citizens from the British Overseas Territories (BOTs) are already eligible to apply for Army officer training in the UK, but additional security vetting requirements may apply depending on their residency status.
