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
Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow looks shipshape on the Clyde
HMS GLASGOW, the first Type 26 Frigate in build for the Royal Navy on the Clyde, is starting to look shipshape.
Commandos ‘fight through a multi-storey building in pitch blackness’
Royal Marines have completed two weeks of rigorous training in the skills needed to protect the UK’s nuclear weapons.
Scots Guards take part in Exercise Tartan Strike ahead of deployment
The 1st Battalion Scots Guards have been shaking down their tactics, techniques and procedures and getting back to their more familiar role having spent much of the past six months supporting the United Kingdoms battle with the coronavirus pandemic.
NATO delivers ventilators to Czech Republic
The ventilators will be provided from the stockpile of medical equipment and supplies that NATO established to be able to provide immediate relief to Allies or partners in need.
NCSC welcomes EU cyber sanctions against Russia
The Foreign Secretary has confirmed the UK will enforce asset freezes and travel bans on those involved.
Rolls-Royce signs agreement with MoD to strengthen support
Rolls-Royce has signed a collaborative agreement with the Ministry of Defence to strengthen ways of working across key Royal Navy programmes.
C-17 airdrops cargo to nuclear submarine
A C-17 Globemaster III delivered a payload to an Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the Special Boat Service?
The Special Boat Service is the Royal Navy’s answer to the SAS.
Pratt & Whitney awarded contract for F-35 engine modernisation study
Pratt & Whitney will assess F135 engine enhancements required to support future F-35 weapon system capability requirements.
NATO exercise schedule – What’s coming up?
NATO advise that due to COVID-19 it is possible that exercises could be changed, reduced or cancelled.
