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
700 F-35 jets have now been built
F-35s are operating from 21 bases around the globe. More than 1,460 pilots and 11,025 maintainers have been trained and the F-35 fleet has surpassed 430,000 cumulative flight hours.
Ignore COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, speak to a professional
The better protected the public are against the threat of misinformation then the better off the UK is. It’s that simple.
SkyGuardian drone conducting trials over Scotland
An MQ-9B SkyGuardian is over Scotland and is being flown to demonstrate its "capability in a maritime environment".
New P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft arrives in Scotland
Six of nine P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft have now been delivered to the Royal Air Force.
British warship completes Arctic patrol
HMS Lancaster has completed a two-week solo patrol of the Arctic.
American Carrier Group enters South China Sea
The U.S. Navy say that the strike group will conduct fixed and rotary-wing flight operations, maritime strike exercises, anti-submarine operations, and coordinated tactical training.
Three British patrol ships meet in Caribbean Sea
HMS Medway, HMS Spey and HMS Tamar have met up in the Carribean.
MoD police to patrol River Clyde in Glasgow
Ministry of Defence police will work alongside Police Scotland's dive and marine unit to patrol the River Clyde in Glasgow during the COP26 conference.
RAF Typhoon declares emergency over Scotland
A Typhoon jet has declared an emergency over the north of Scotland.
British warship ignores Chinese warnings and sails through Taiwain Strait
HMS Richmond has sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on enroute to Vietnam to demonstrate freedom of navigation, in a move likely to anger Beijing.
