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
Hong Kong flagged tanker seized by Iran in Gulf of Oman
It has been reported that Hong Kong-flagged tanker 'SC Taipei' came under attack and was seized by Iranian forces in the Gulf of Oman today.
United Kingdom and United States spend $56m on Trident missile tubes
General Dynamics has been awarded a $55.9m contract for 18 missile tubes for the US Navy and the Royal Navy.
No, PPE for Scotland isn’t being ‘diverted to England’
It had been claimed that PPE companies in England were told to prioritise England over Scotland. The First Minister of Scotland and the Scottish Health Secretary have however "accepted assurances" that this is not the case.
U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft to get major upgrades
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works was awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force, valued at $50 million, to upgrade the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft.
Allied medical teams reinforce NATO battlegroup in Lithuania
The NATO battlegroup, led by Germany, is taking care of its own troops in order not to burden Lithuania's health care system
PPE from Turkey delivered to RAF Brize Norton
The shipment from Turkey includes 50,000 N-95 face masks; 100,000 surgical masks; and 100,000 protective suits.
French aircraft carrier returns home after outbreak of Covid-19 cases
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle registered 50 cases of Covid-19 before the vessel returned to its homeport in Toulon.
Sinn Féin protests British military Coronavirus assistance in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin have expressed concern over Northern Irish health minister Robin Swann's request for British military assistance to distribute life-saving equipment.
Chinese Type 075 helicopter carrier catches fires
China's first Type 075 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) caught fire at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, according to local media.
France supporting fight against pandemic with ‘flying hospital’
The French Air Force has conducted six missions with an A330 MRTT fitted for the transport of intensive care patients.
