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
New system rolled out to reduce risk of friendly fire
A next-generation system that identifies friendly aircraft is being rolled out across multiple UK platforms, say DE&S.
Poland sends medical mission to the United States
A NATO medical mission from Poland departed for Chicago on Thursday in order to help with the fight against COVID-19.
Autonomous minesweeper ‘proves capabilities’ in cold-weather trials
The SWEEP minesweeper system has recently proven its capabilities during two weeks of cold-weather sea trials, say DE&S.
NATO to deliver a fully equipped field hospital to the Italian Army
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is to deliver a fully equipped field hospital to Italy.
Worlds largest aircraft delivers face masks to Germany
The flight was made possible by the NATO-supported Strategic Airlift International Solution.
Former HMS Quorn sold to Lithuania
HMS Quorn, decommissioned from the Royal Navy in 2017, has been sold to Lithuania.
UK and US issue COVID-19 cyber threat update
It is expected that the frequency and severity of COVID-19 related cyber attacks will increase over the coming weeks and months.
Search for Canadian military helicopter underway in Mediterranean
A Cyclone Sikorsky CH-148 helicopter based on the Canadian frigate Fredericton has crashed while operating in waters between Greece and Italy.
HMS Queen Elizabeth heads out to sea for operational training
The planned sailing of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth had been postponed to allow Covid-19 testing for the ship’s company to take place.
RAF aircraft over Glasgow sparks odd speculation in local media
Despite provocative headlines to the contrary, the aircraft that was conducting training in and around Glasgow Airport was not "mysterious", "unmarked" or anything at all to do with the "Coronavirus lockdown".
