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 C-130 aircraft conduct low flying formation training
Two C-130J Hercules aircraft out of RAF Brize Norton have conducted a low level formation training sortie across the South West of England, say the Royal Air Force.
HMS Shoreham leaves Clyde to be decommissioned
HMS Shoreham has departed Faslane for the last time.
Might ‘Protector’ drones operate from British carriers?
General Atomics has shown off a concept for a carrier-capable MQ-9B drone, a type already entering service with the Royal Air Force.
French frigate visits Scotland
French frigate FS Aquitaine berthed at Fairlie Quay on the west coast of Scotland today.
Army’s £113m recruitment site offline, replaced by £169 advert
The British Army's £113m Capita-run recruitment website has been offline for two months and has been replaced by a £169 job advert on a job listing website.
Majority of Scots back keeping Trident according to poll
A new poll has found that 58% of people in Scotland believe that Trident should be kept rather than axed.
Head of the British Army says that it ‘is too small’
The head of the British Army, General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, has said that he believes the British Army is too small to effectively tackle threats to British interests.
First UK satellite launch to take place in summer
The first satellite launch from the UK (and the first-ever launch of a commercial rocket from Western Europe) will take place this summer from Cornwall, Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin has announced today.
British surveillance aircraft monitors Russian Black Sea fleet
An RC-135 Rivet Joint ‘signals intelligence’ surveillance aircraft has been monitoring the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.
NATO air patrols over Eastern Europe – Who is sending what where
NATO say that around 30 surveillance and fighter aircraft are in the air over Eastern Europe at any one time.
