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
Danish-led military exercise conducted around Greenland
The Danish Armed Forces have launched Arctic Light 2025, a major exercise that is bringing together more than 550 personnel from across the Alliance for high-intensity training in and around Greenland.
US nuclear submarine deploys aerial drone in NATO exercise
The USS New Mexico recently deployed a submarine-launched aerial drone in what NATO described as "operational experimentation".
UK firms partner on unmanned sub-hunting vessel project
SEA and ACUA Ocean will explore deploying advanced sonar systems aboard long-endurance uncrewed surface vessels, aiming to enhance anti-submarine warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Massive multinational dogfight begins in skies over UK
The Royal Air Force has kicked off Cobra Warrior 25-2, one of NATO’s largest multinational air exercises, with more than a dozen allied squadrons gathering in Britain for three weeks of high-intensity training.
Lockheed unveils new stealth combat drone Vectis
Lockheed Martin has revealed a new collaborative combat aircraft concept, the Vectis, which the company says is designed to deliver stealth, range and mission flexibility at a price point suitable for mass production.
Commando fliers sharpen crisis skills in Salisbury Plain drills
Royal Marines and Fleet Air Arm crews have carried out pre-deployment training on Salisbury Plain ahead of large-scale NATO exercises in Norway this winter.
Royal Navy drone squadron works with US Army on trials
The Royal Navy’s drone specialists joined forces with the US Army in South Korea to test how uncrewed systems could deliver supplies and evacuate casualties in combat conditions.
British carrier stands up to Beijing in South China Sea
British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has defied Chinese warnings of “provocation” and upheld international navigation rights in the South China Sea.
Japan completes first-ever fighter jet deployment to Europe
Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force has carried out its first fighter deployment to Europe in its 71-year history, with F-15 jets touching down at RAF Coningsby as part of the Atlantic Eagles mission.
American B-52 bombers arrive in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 307th Bomb Wing landed at RAF Fairford on 11 September to join Exercise Cobra Warrior 2025.
