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 forces test Falklands air defences in major exercise
Saab’s UK subsidiary BlueBear supported a British Army air defence exercise in the Falkland Islands, designed to test reaction times and command systems in a demanding operational environment.
US Marines conduct HIMARS live fire near Mount Fuji
The exercise marked what the U.S. Marine Corps described as a significant expansion of Camp Fuji’s ability to support long-range precision fires.
Men jailed over Russia-backed arson attack on UK warehouse
Two men who organised an arson attack on a Ukrainian-owned business in east London on behalf of Russia have been jailed for a total of 29 years, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Journalists outline MOD secrecy in Afghan data breach
Journalists from The Daily Mail, The Independent, and The Times submitted evidence detailing their involvement in nearly two years of secret legal proceedings that followed the 2023 leak.
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.
