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
What to expect when going for the COVID19 vaccine
Our editor was recently given the coronavirus vaccine and he would like to explain what happens when you go and get it.
Soon to be sold Sentinel aircraft operating over Iraq
A Royal Air Force Sentinel R1 surveillance aircraft, the entire fleet of which will shortly be sold off, was this morning operating over Central Iraq as part of Operation Shader.
British and French jets work together to defend UK airspace
British Typhoons linked up with French Rafale and Mirage aircraft to intercept a simulated non-NATO military aircraft entering British airspace.
RAF personnel to administer Covid-19 tests
Royal Air Force personnel from stations across the UK have gathered at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire, to undergo training in how to administer Covid-19 tests.
RFA Argus returns to A&P Falmouth for maintenance work
A&P Falmouth will carry out work including maintenance to propulsion systems and machinery, a number of high-profile capability upgrades as well as a full hull superstructure and flight deck preparation and paint programme.
UK ‘committed to holding Russia to account’ for aggression
The UK is "committed to holding Russia to account for its aggression and destabilising behaviour" according to a Government Minister.
UK selling off Sentinel and Sentry aircraft
The UK is selling off its entire fleet of five Sentinel surveillance aircraft (without replacement) and two of its remaining Sentry airborne early warning aircraft.
New long-range air defence radar delivered to UK
The RAF say that the system can be deployed in support of worldwide operations or used to cover gaps in coverage in the UK.
HMS Northumberland on patrol off Scotland
Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland has stopped in Dundee, Lerwick and Faslane recently.
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The Royal Navy stress that sailors have remained in a protective bubble...
UK ‘no intention’ of developing lethal autonomous weapons
The United Kingdom has ruled out developing weapon systems capable of using lethal force without human intervention.
