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 Carrier Strike Group to deploy to Pacific
Later this year HMS Queen Elizabeth and her aircraft will deploy with two frigates, two destroyers, a nuclear submarine and a number of support vessels.
5,000 troops deployed for UK COVID-19 response
This is the largest homeland deployment of troops the United Kingdom has ever seen in peacetime.
British Carrier Strike Group declared operational
Britain is now able to deploy a combat capable Carrier Strike Group anywhere in the world.
British Typhoons fly with German jets
Royal Air Force Typhoons from 6 Squadron have flown alongside their counterparts from the German Air Force over Eastern Europe.
China warns UK against sending carrier to South China Sea
"One of the first things we will do with the two new colossal aircraft carriers that we have just built is send them on a freedom of navigation operation to this area" said Boris Johnson.
How the RAF turned the Swiss Air Force into a 24/7 force
From the 24th of November to the 18th December 2020, the Royal Air Force worked with 40 pilots, 70 ground crew and 10 F/A-18 aircraft from the Swiss Air Force in order to move the force from flying only 'during office hours' to being ready to fly 24/7.
Swiss Air Force to move to 24 hour availability
Previously, the nation's F/A-18s were only available during 'office hours'.
NATO jets intercept ‘hundreds’ of Russian aircraft in 2020
There was a moderate increase in Russian activity from 2019.
Royal Navy looking for heavy lift drone
The request for information is part of an effort to move crewed aviation roles (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, communications, lift and strike) to uncrewed platforms.
BAE collaborates with UAVTEK to develop nano ‘Bug’ drone
The 'Bug' is a nano-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle weighing 196g – similar to the weight of a smartphone – with 40 minute battery life and a 2km range.
