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 Defence Ministers agree next steps in fight against Coronavirus
NATO Defence Ministers met by secure video conference to decide the Alliance’s next steps in the fight against Covid-19.
Royal Navy helicopters conduct reconnaissance sorties over Bermuda
Royal Navy Merlin and Wildcat helicopters have completed reconnaissance sorties over Bermuda after RFA Argus arrived in the Caribbean ahead of hurricane season.
China delivers tanks and artillery to Nigeria
The first batch VT-4 main battle tanks and self-propelled howitzers bought by the Nigerian Army from China recently arrived in the country, say the Chinese Government.
US HH-60W Jolly Green II taken to temperature extremes in trials
An HH-60W Jolly Green II, the US Air Force’s new combat search and rescue helicopter, completed a month-long trial of extremes inside the McKinley Climatic Lab.
Iceland Foods tell NHS staff ‘You touch it, you buy it’ in odd policy
In a shocking misunderstanding of how Covid-19 is actually spread, Iceland Foods have upset many by demanding that NHS staff touching products in store must buy the products to "reduce the risk of contamination".
F-15QA, most advanced version of the jet, completes maiden flight
Boeing say they have successfully completed the first flight of the F-15QA fighter, the most advanced version of the jet ever manufactured.
US Navy trials USS Gerald R. Ford combat systems at sea
The USS Gerald R. Ford recently completed testing of vital combat systems while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, say the U.S. Navy.
Luxembourg Armed Forces A400M makes its first flight
An Airbus A400M ordered by the Luxembourg Armed Forces has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery.
RFA Argus arrives at Bermuda
RFA Argus has arrived at Bermuda in preparation to support British Overseas Territories in the region with the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
USS Harry S Truman carrier group to stay at sea to protect crew from...
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is to remain at sea after her latest deployment, ready for tasking, to protect the crew from the risks posed by COVID-19.
