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 air strikes continue to hit Islamic State targets
British Typhoon and Reaper aircraft have conducted four separate air strikes against Daesh this month, say the Royal Air Force.
Russia deploys ‘disguised’ fighter jets in Libya, gets caught
Russian combat aircraft have arrived in Libya via Syria, where U.S. officials claim that they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin.
NATO takes part in naval ‘invasion’ of Sweden
Standing NATO Maritime Group One played the role of a simulated adversary fighting Swedish naval forces defending Swedish territory from the intruders.
A400M achieves Automatic Low-Level Flight certification
The Airbus A400M airlifter has achieved a new milestone after the certification of its Automatic Low Level Flight capability.
Russia begins building first stealth bomber
Russia has started manufacturing the prototype of its first stealth bomber, state news agency TASS have reported.
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency to get Osprey 30 radar
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency will upgrade to Leonardo’s Osprey 30 radar to support missions such as search and rescue, border protection, fishery and pollution patrols.
Royal Marines ‘storm’ tanker in Plymouth Sound
Royal Marines "stormed" a tanker in Plymouth Sound to practise maritime interdiction operations.
Russian SU-35s perform ‘unsafe intercept’ of US P-8 over Mediterranean Sea
For the third time in two months, Russian pilots flew in an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" while intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea.
Work on new Scottish spaceport could begin ‘within the year’
The building of a spaceport in northern Scotland could start within the year, depending on the receipt of a development consent proposal from the council.
UK’s first complete ground rocket test in 50 years takes place in Scotland
The first static engine test of a rocket engine in Britain in over half a century has taken place.
