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
British surveillance aircraft again over Black Sea
British RC-135 electronic surveillance aircraft continue to operate over the Black Sea near Crimea, tracking Russian forces.
Lockheed delivers ‘Multi-Mission Laser Weapon’ to U.S. Navy
Lockheed Martin has delivered a 60+ kW-class high-energy laser to the U.S. Navy.
The OSINT Bunker – Season 4 Episode 5
This week the panel discuss the recent fighting between Israel and Iranian proxy forces, the state of Afghanistan one year on from the Kabul Airlift and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.
HMS Somerset suffers major systems failure after leak
The Type 23 Frigate remains alongside at Rosyth after emergency drydocking.
British jets arrive in Australia for combat exercise
Hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, Exercise Pitch Black will see up to 100 aircraft and around 2500 personnel from 17 nations training together.
British surveillance aircraft ignores Russian warnings
Russia reportedly warned Britain against a planned surveillance flight near Russian territory, saying its air force had been given orders to prevent an intrusion. The flight happened anyway.
British Maritime Patrol Aircraft assists in rescue at sea
A P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft based at Lossiemouth in Scotland was launched on Search and Rescue duties for the first time as the aircraft and its crew helped rescue two transatlantic rowers.
Warship arrives in Scotland to be destroyed as target
A decommissioned American frigate has arrived in Scotland and will soon be destroyed as a target as part of an exercise involving American and British warships.
American B-52s again deployed to Britain for training
American B-52 bombers have started arriving in Britain after being deployed to RAF Fairford.
Babcock begins first Type 23 Frigate post-LIFEX upkeep
HMS Argyll is the first Type 23 to begin its post-LIFEX upkeep, during which time Babcock will be overhauling equipment and carrying out design changes for communications upgrades and mixed crewing.
