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
225 military personnel deploy to support NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service will be support by 225 military personnel.
Scottish shipyards to build 24 warships between 2015-2035
In addition to the now built 5 Offshore Patrol Vessels, there are plans for 8 Type 26 Frigates, 5 Type 31 Frigates, 5 Type 32 Frigates and 1 Ukrainian warship to be built in Scotland.
Scottish shipyard to build warship for Ukraine
Rosyth will build a warship for the Ukrainian Navy after a memorandum was signed between the Ukrainian and British governments.
Lockheed offer modified A330 MRTT for U.S. tanker project
The Lockheed Martin 'LMXT Strategic Tanker' is a modified version of the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport, an aircraft known in British service as 'Voyager'.
Protector drones could augment Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft
British MQ-9B drones, known as 'Protector', could be used augment the UK's fleet of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 2
This week the panel discuss developments in the Indo-Pacific, particularly the new AUKUS agreement.
A400M transport not certified to transport F-35 engines
The container designed to carry engines for F-35 jets, for example to replace an engine on a deployed F-35, is certified for carriage in the C-17 and C-130J but not the A400M.
Typhoon jets bomb terrorist positions in Iraq
Typhoon jets went into combat earlier this month to assist Iraqi ground forces under fire from Islamic State.
New Zealand warships to exercise with British carrier
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha and replenishment tanker HMNZS Aotearoa will sail with HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group.
Funding allocated for next batch of Type 26 Frigates
This funding secures the next batch of frigates to be built on the Clyde.
