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
Typhoon jets conduct ‘airstrikes’ against mock village in Scotland
Wildcat helicopters called in repeated strikes from Typhoon jets and other aircraft.
UK and Israel sign military cooperation agreement
Most of the agreement is highly classified but it is understood that cooperation will include defence medical training, organisational design concepts and defence education.
Typhoon jets to deploy to the Arctic for secret escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission involving a cargo aircraft.
US nuclear submarine visits Gibraltar
The USS Seawolf is currently visiting the British territory of Gibraltar.
Ireland should ‘end reliance on UK’ for air defence
"The Kremlin still has a Soviet mindset. They see neutrality as tactical. Ireland is viewed as a weak spot for the enemy and nothing more."
British aircraft conducts surveillance of Russian territory
An RC-135 Rivet Joint signals intelligence surveillance aircraft has been patrolling close to the Russian border near Kaliningrad.
U.S. Navy names new frigates ‘Constellation class’
Secretary of the U.S. Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite announced USS Constellation (FFG62) as the name for the first ship and class of the new guided missile frigates.
British jets buzz Russian warship off UK coast
Typhoon jets were operating around Russian warship Vice-Admiral Kulakov off the west coast of the UK this week.
HMS Tyne, HMS Richmond and HMS Kent...
Military and NHS in trial mass vaccination trial run
Exercise Panacea was held at Ashton Gate stadium in Bristol and is a trial run for vaccinating the UK population against COVID-19.
British minehunter teams up with American and Saudi forces in Gulf
HMS Brocklesby joined Al-Shaqra of the Royal Saudi Navy and the US Navy’s USS Dextrous for the combined mine warfare exercise.
