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
F-35 jets drop practice Paveways on Garvie Island for three days
The training proved HMS Queen Elizabeth’s ability to deliver sustained F-35 strike missions.
Royal Marines guide HMS Queen Elizabeth’s F-35 jets on training run
Garvie Island – an empty, rocky outcrop off Cape Wrath – was hit by two 500lb Paveways dropped by US Marine Corps pilots operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth, say the Royal Navy.
Misinformation spreads claiming ‘Nuclear submarine on fire in Scotland’
A Twitter account called @navynotnuclear has appeared to spread misinformation relating to a non-existent fire onboard a nuclear submarine in Scotland, something then picked up by @MatthewDresch for the @DailyMirror before spreading to a Russian propaganda website.
HMS Queen Elizabeth launches F-35Bs to intercept ‘suspicious aircraft’ for exercise
HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group was approached by a 'suspicious aircraft' and the aircraft carrier subsequently launched F-35B jets to intercept it, luckily however this was just an exercise.
Irish patrol vessels ‘needed to deal with tensions’ over fishing
Warships will be needed to deal with tensions at sea between Irish and British fishing vessels, the Irish Parliament has been told.
German and Royal Air Forces conduct combined training
The British-German Combined Air Policing project has so far gone through three phases, say NATO.
British Army CBRN vehicles to be upgraded
The British Army fleet of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear surveillance and reconnaissance vehicles are to be upgraded as part of a £16m contract.
RAF conduct live trial with swarming drones
"This live trial of the concept conducted by UK Armed Forces represents a key step towards proving an autonomous swarming drone capability."
HMS Queen Elizabeth comes under mock ‘missile attack’
HMS Queen Elizabeth came under a simulated missile attack as part of a major exercise.
F-35 declares emergency after taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth
An F-35B jet declared an emergency after taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth off the Scottish coast but has now landed safely.
