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 and American F-35s take flight in Exercise Joint Warrior
United States Marine Corps F-35 jets from the Wake Island Avengers took flight from HMS Queen Elizabeth alongside embarked UK jets from 617 Sqn known as the Dambusters, to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior, the largest multinational exercise hosted by the UK.
Puma drone deployed from HMS Albion
Flagship HMS Albion is the first British warship to deploy with a Fleet Air Arm drone flight to support operations.
MoD awards new military bridging contract to WFEL
WFEL, a supplier of rapidly deployable military bridges, has received a new contract from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of 17 Sets of its MGB Medium Girder Bridges.
British frigate and destroyer practice shore bombardment
British Frigate HMS Kent and Destroyer HMS Defender have conducted a combined shore bombardment off the Scottish coast as part of Exercise Joint Warrior.
US Court approves $500m sale of OneWeb to the UK Government
Few are sure what the OneWeb satellites will actually be used for once launched.
Aircraft return to RAF Lossiemouth
Work to resurface the runways at RAF Lossiemouth is progressing with the return of aircraft to the Moray station, say the Royal Air Force.
NATO implements contract to upgrade Iceland air surveillance radar
The upgrade includes a technology update to the radar signal and data processing groups, extending the system's life span.
Rolls-Royce completes testing of tech to power world’s fastest electric aircraft
Rolls-Royce have completed testing of the technology that will power the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
22 jets practice ‘fighting’ over the North Sea
11 aggressor aircraft went up against 11 Typhoons over the North Sea as part of Exercise Joint Warrior.
British carrier strike group comes under mock ‘air attack’
'Black painted' aggressor aircraft launched an assault against HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Battle Group near the Moray Firth, the purpose of this training is for the task force to practice defending against air attack.
