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 jets exercise in Egypt for first time in twenty years
The Typhoons were joined on the exercise by F-16s from the Greek Air Force and Egyptian Air Force as well as US Air Force F-15s and F-16s together with C-130 Hercules and B-52s.
British minehunters test tech with American warships in Gulf
The two navies hold regular joint exercises to ensure there’s no "skills fade in the delicate art of finding and neutralising mines".
UK to launch space missions from Scotland next year
This will be the first commercial rocket to go to space from the UK.
Royal Air Force takes COVID-19 vaccine to South Pole
The United Kingdom has now shipped vaccines to all British Overseas Territories and has delivered donated vaccines to every continent on the planet.
Military to support Welsh Ambulance Service
110 armed forces personnel will deploy to support the Welsh Ambulance Service from the 14th October, working as non-emergency drivers.
British F-35 fleet reaches 10,000 flight hours
Since the delivery of the first British F-35 in 2012, the British F-35 programme has expanded massively with the British fleet reaching 10,000 flight hours.
BAE 155mm ARCHER completes U.S. Army ‘shoot-off’
The ARCHER wheeled howitzer system successfully completed testing during the U.S. Army’s 'shoot-off' evaluation, say the firm.
Britain starts production Skynet 6A satellite
Skynet is a family of military communications satellites built for the United Kingdom.
British aircraft carrier and strike group visit Singapore
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group are visiting Singapore.
British carrier jets refuel from US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet
F-35Bs from HMS Queen Elizabeth have refuelled from a US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet.
