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
Britain to get air combat drones to fly alongside fighters
These new uncrewed aircraft will be able to target and shoot down enemy aircraft and intercept surface to air missiles.
UK first ally to get call from new US defence secretary
The call "reaffirmed the importance of the special US-UK relationship & discussed mutual security concerns" according to the new US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
US tanker declares emergency over North Sea
A US Air Force KC-135R has declared an emergency over the North Sea.
British Carrier Strike Group heading to Pacific this year
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will deploy to the Pacific later this year.
Rolls-Royce secures research contract with US Navy
Rolls-Royce has been awarded $1 million of research funding from the US Government for digital foreign object debris (FOD) detection technology.
Elbit to deliver ‘Future Dismounted Joint Fires Integrator’
The contract will be performed over a five-year period and is valued at approximately £100 million.
British soldier on duty at US Presidential Inauguration
A British Army reservist was on duty with his US National Guard unit in the capital at the inauguration of 46th US President Joe Biden.
MoD remove mention of Dutch warship from carrier deployment
A post from the Ministry of Defence detailing the upcoming deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth mentioned a Dutch warship, that mention has now been removed.
First ‘raw recruits since WW2’ at Collingwood
For the first time since World War 2 civilians have begun training to become Royal Navy sailors at HMS Collingwood, say the Royal Navy.
UK taking advice from Israel on vaccination programme
The UK is taking advice from Israel, the country leading the race to vaccinate its citizens, to assist its own vaccination programme.
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