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
US approves sale of 105 F-35 jets to Japan, including F-35Bs for carrier
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 105 F-35 jets to Japan. The authorisation is for 63 F-35As and 42 F-35Bs.
World entering new military ‘Drone Age’ according to UN expert
The planet is moving into a "second drone age" with uncontrolled proliferation and no standards governing the use of armed drones, a United Nations expert has warned the UN Human Rights Council.
US ‘looking at banning TikTok and other Chinese apps’ over cybersecurity fears
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the US is "looking at" banning Chinese social media apps, notably including TikTok, over allegations China is using them to collect intelligence on users.
Drones to be used to deliver Covid-19 samples and medical supplies
Drones will be used to deliver medical supplies and samples from a Scottish hospital on the Argyll and Bute mainland.
Royal Navy, US Navy and Saudi Navy in mine hunt training
Participating ships included the USS Dextrous, the USS Gladiator, HMS Brocklesby and Royal Saudi Naval Force vessel Al-Shaqra.
RAF Texan T1 training aircraft fleet operation over water ‘minimised’
The operation of Texan T1 training aircraft over water is currently 'minimised' due to issues with the life raft, harness and life jacket on the aircraft.
UK loans Estonia four Jackal vehicles
Estonian Special Forces deploying to Mali will be loaned four Jackal armoured vehicles by the Ministry of Defence.
British warships monitor Russian task group through the English Channel
HMS Westminster, HMS Tyne and HMS Severn were on hand to observe Russian warships as they passed through the English Channel.
When will the Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters be retired?
Merlin helicopters are tasked with anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare as well as troop carrying, casualty evacuation, medium lift and search and rescue duties.
UK set to resume Saudi arms sales
The Government say it will now begin the process of clearing the backlog of licence applications for Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners that has built up since the 20th of June last year.
