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
Lockheed Martin awarded $601m Trident missile contract
Lockheed Martin has secured a $601.3m contract from the US and UK to produce submarine-launched ballistic missile systems.
Hostile state activity assessment body ‘JSTAT’ existence confirmed
The Home Secretary has publicly confirmed the existence of the Joint State Threats Assessment Team.
700X Naval Air Squadron reach milestone in drone training
700X Naval Air Squadron have reached two major milestones in recent weeks, say the Royal Navy.
RAF assist repatriation flight of British and EU citizens from Cuba
A charter flight carrying British and EU citizens from Havana, Cuba recently landed at MoD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire.
The passengers in transit had...
Changing of the Guard now ‘without music or ceremony’ due to Coronavirus
Following Government advice to avoid mass gatherings, the ceremony that usually accompanies the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has been cancelled, say the British Army.
US Department of Defense tests hypersonic glide body
The US Department of Defense say they have successfully tested a hypersonic glide body in a flight experiment.
Confirmed COVID-19 case at Exercise Red Flag
A NATO service member at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
NATO evaluators confirm RAF ‘ability to support the Alliance in conflict’
The evaluation tested the RAF's ability to cope with a range of missions from air policing to full-scale combat.
NATO addresses response to Covid-19 pandemic
Secretary General Stoltenberg stressed that NATO remains committed to its mission of providing peace and security for nearly one billion citizens.
UK F-35 IOC reached despite ’67 exceptions’ say NAO
F-35 Initial Operational Capability was granted with 67 'exceptions', say the National Audit Office in a report.
