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
NATO chief praises German nuclear sharing commitment
"All Allies have agreed that as long as nuclear weapons exist, NATO will remain a nuclear Alliance", said NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.
British Army establishes new 1st Aviation Brigade
The first ever Aviation Brigade in the British Army has formed up, according to the MoD.
HMS Medway conducts aviation training in Carribean
HMS Medway met up with RFA Argus in the Caribbean, giving the River class ship the chance to take part in aviation training.
F-35 issues that were ‘believed to endanger pilots’ have been fixed
It is understood that engineers have eliminated all of the deficiencies believed to endanger pilots and about 90% of other serious flaws that could hamper missions.
British firm Meggitt awarded $22m contract for Abrams tank parts
Meggitt PLC, a British company specialising in high performance components and sub-systems for the defence industry, has received a $22 million contract to provide Thermal Management Systems to General Dynamics Land Systems for the Abrams tank programme.
Spain, France, UK take up Baltic air-policing mission
Spain, France and the United Kingdom have taken up NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, guarding the skies over the Baltic region for the next four months.
Elbit introduce drone based long-range maritime rescue capability
Elbit Systems say they have introduced a unique life saving capability to their Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
British Army to resume training
As part of the national response to Coronavirus, the British Army suspended most training activity in March.
Iranian frigate hits support ship with missile during trials
The Iranian Navy have reported that 19 sailors have died and 15 others were injured in the tragic incident near the Straits of Hormuz.
British and American warships depart Barents Sea
American destroyers and a British frigate have departed the Barents Sea, following seven days of Arctic operations.
