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
Lack of funding for carriers ‘threatens UK military power’
The Public Accounts Committee has warned of failure to fund the capabilities essential for the carriers to do their job properly.
BAE contract to deliver ‘advanced tech’ to the U.S. Navy
BAE Systems say they have been awarded a five-year $94 million single-award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to deliver "advanced technology capability" to the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy to use drones for cargo supply at sea
The U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division has procured a commercially available off-the-shelf drone to demonstrate long-range naval ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore cargo transport.
NATO chief stresses importance of nuclear disarmament
"A world where Russia, China, North Korea and others have nuclear weapons, but NATO does not, is not a safer world."
US approves sale of 50 F-35 jets, MQ-9 drones and weaponry to UAE
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets, MQ-9 unmanned aircraft and various types of weaponry to the United Arab Emirates.
NATO warships join Turkish exercise
"Mavi Balina 2020 gives SNMG2 a unique opportunity to train our anti-submarine warfighting skills in a highly demanding scenario."
British flagship comes under ‘air attack’ off Egypt
HMS Albion and her task force have conducted air defence and amphibious training with Egyptian Naval Ships Anwar El Sadat, Sharm El Sheik and Ali Gad.
RAF firefighters tackle blaze in the Middle East
Firefighters based at a coalition airbase in the Middle East have dealt with a blaze that broke at the base, say the Royal Air Force.
British Army undertake disaster relief in Belize
British Army soldiers currently deployed on a training exercise in Central America are now supporting disaster relief efforts in Belize as they provide aid and rescue stranded locals in the aftermath of Hurricane Eta.
Royal Marines storm vast underground nuclear bunker
Royal Marines recently entered a vast underground complex beneath a Wiltshire town for a training exercise.
