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
Special Boat Service put an end to oil tanker hijacking
Seven suspects have been detained on board the oil tanker Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight after an operation involving a number of helicopters and the Special Boat Service.
Stowaways hijack oil tanker off Isle of Wight
The MV Nave Andromeda has been seized by stowaways off the Isle of Wight.
Explosion onboard a Russian oil tanker, vessel sinking
A Russian oil tanker has been rocked by an explosion in the Sea of Azov and is now sinking, according to Russian media.
Two thirds of NATO members to miss defence spending target
Only 10 out of 30 NATO members will hit the 2% of GDP spending goal this year.
BAE selected to develop Skyborg attritable drone
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to develop an attritable unmanned air vehicle system for the U.S Skyborg programme, resistance is futile.
Parachutists to splash down in the Clyde on Monday
The Submarine Parachute Assistance Group will be testing their rescue capabilities with two jumps from an RAF transport aircraft into the River Clyde near Glasgow for Exercise Clydesplash on Monday.
U.S. Navy and Royal Navy commit to developing AI and energy weapons
The tech agreement will focus on artificial intelligence, unmanned and autonomy, biotechnology, space, and lasers/directed energy.
HMS Montrose scores 450 kilograms of methamphetamine
The drugs have a value of around £18 million.
Shetland Spaceport boosts UK space launch capabilities
Hundreds of space jobs will be created in Scotland following UK Government approval for Lockheed Martin plans to transfer its satellite launch operations to the Shetland Space Centre.
Could the F-35 have laser weapons in the future?
Companies involved in the F-35 programme are considering laser weapon concepts for use by the aircraft.
