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
WHO appear to use ‘terrorist hardware’ to deliver vaccines
The World Health Organisation appear to be transporting COVID19 vaccines using an airline sanctioned for 'terror and human rights violations'.
American tanker declares emergency over England
A US Air Force KC-135R has declared an emergency over England and is returning to RAF Mildenhall.
Israeli firm awarded £123m future UK naval training contract
Elbit Systems UK has been awarded an £123 million contract by the Ministry of Defence to deliver the Royal Navy Future Naval Training Programme as part of the Fisher consortium led by Capita plc.
Scottish space company Skyrora tests new ‘space tug’ vehicle
Skyrora is developing a 70ft rocket, the Skyrora XL, intended for low earth orbit satellite launches from the United Kingdom.
RAF deliver COVID19 vaccine to Gibraltar
A British A400M Atlas transport aircraft has delivered the first doses of the Pfizer COVID19 vaccine to Gibraltar.
HMS Spey joins Royal Navy fleet
The final of five new offshore patrol vessels has formally joined the Royal Navy.
Irish military concerned UK rescue aircraft could ‘collect intelligence’
Some of Ireland's search and rescue functions could be carried out by aircraft based in the UK.
British Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet busy over North Sea
75% of the current Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet are in use today.
British tankers support French mission to Djibouti
The Royal Air Force and French Air Force flew a combined mission involving two Voyager tankers refuelling four Mirage 2000 fighters en route to Africa.
Scottish fisheries vessel expels EU trawler from UK waters
Marine Scotland patrol vessel 'Jura' expelled an Irish trawler from territorial waters off Rockall recently and in doing so has become the first vessel in the United Kingdom to remove an EU fishing vessel from British waters.
