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 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.
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.
