George Allison
George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
Typhoon jets deploying to Arctic for ‘secret’ escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission involving a cargo aircraft.
Russian bots on Twitter – the point
Russia operates bots on Twitter as a tool for spreading disinformation and manipulating public opinion - but what's the point?
What is aerial refuelling and how does it work?
Aerial refuelling, also known as air refuelling or in-flight refuelling, is a process in which one aircraft transfers fuel to another aircraft while in flight.
Royal Navy seeking ‘loitering munitions’ for ships
Loitering munitions, weapons that can 'loiter' above a battlefield and wait for their target, are being sought by the Royal Navy to enhance the capabilities of its warships.
BBC announces new aircraft carrier documentary
The new documentary follows HMS Queen Elizabeth on a 20,000-mile round trip from Portsmouth to the South China Sea as part of a task force of destroyers, frigates and supply ships.
Britain, Italy and Japan merge combat aircraft projects
Britain, Japan and Italy have merged the Tempest and the F-X next-generation fighter projects into what is now called the 'Global Combat Air Programme'.
Medics test ‘air ambulance’ concept on aircraft carrier
The new Maritime Medical Emergency Response Team (MMERT) flies a small team of casualty experts directly to the injured person by helicopter, provides on-the-spot life-saving care.
NATO naval units increase readiness in Baltic Sea
Twenty-three vessels and nearly 5,000 troops participated in different scenarios throughout the exercise in the Gulf of Finland.
BAE leads team to bring augmented reality to Hawk
BAE Systems will collaborate with Red 6 to explore the integration of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) onto the Hawk fast jet trainer aircraft.
NATO exercise demonstrates naval electronic warfare capability
Dynamic Guard 22-2 is an electronic warfare exercise that provides tactical training for the NATO Response Force and Allied national units.
