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
UK and US nuclear missile submarines send message to Russia
The USS Tennessee and an unnamed Royal Navy Vanguard-class nuclear submarine, both armed with Trident nuclear missiles, surfaced in the Atlantic and featured in a rare photoshoot designed to send a message of "deterrence and collective security".
British assault ship returns home
HMS Albion has returned to Devonport after completing a deployment to the Mediterranean as part of Operation Achillean.
UK and French jets team up against simulated aerial threat
Royal Air Force Typhoon and F-35 jets have been tested with a simulated air threat exercise alongside French Rafale aircraft.
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.
