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
Massive ‘dogfight’ underway in skies near Hull
A number of Hawk jets are currently over the North Sea near Hull conducting aggressor training.
B-1 bomber lands in Arctic Circle for first time
In a first-of-its-kind event, an American B-1 bomber landed and refuelled at Bodø Air Base inside the Arctic circle.
RAF personnel return from supporting NHS staff
Personnel from the Tactical Medical Wing have returned to RAF Brize Norton after deploying to support the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Common myths about Scottish shipbuilding
People often claim that no ships are being built in Scotland or that the orders went overseas - here's the reality.
Exercise Dynamic Manta comes to an end in Mediterranean
Ships, submarines and aircraft from seven allied nations exercised together in the Mediterranean Sea.
All branches of armed forces ‘below target strength’
All branches of the UK Armed Forces are on average 6% below their target strength.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Episode 2 released
The latest episode of the popular defence podcast covers recent events in the Middle East and more.
Royal Navy to get ‘new frigates and surveillance vessels’
It has been reported that the Royal Navy is to recieve new vessels, including frigates, as part of the defence review .
US Navy conducts first at-sea F-35 engine replenishment
The effort consisted of transporting the F135 engine from a shore-based location to the carrier by way of a CMV-22B.
British Army reportedly to be cut by 12,500 over decade
The British Army is set to be reduced to a target size of 70,000 by 2030.
