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
Britain pauses defence review amid Coronavirus crisis
The UK has suspended its upcoming integrated defence review as the country battles coronavirus.
UK purchases procures Rheinmetall Mission Master unmanned cargo vehicles
The Ministry of Defence have ordered four Rheinmetall Mission Master unmanned cargo vehicles.
Airbus achieves world’s first fully automatic aerial refuelling
Airbus say they have achieved the first ever fully automatic air-to-air refuelling with a boom system.
Iranian vessels harass U.S. Naval Forces in Arabian Gulf
Eleven Iranian vessels repeatedly conducted "dangerous and harassing approaches" to US Naval vessels in the Arabian Gulf.
Japan reportedly to partner with the US over Britain on new fighter jet
Japan will now work with the United States instead of Britain to develop a new fighter jet.
British Army boost NATO fight against COVID-19 disinformation
"One current priority is combating the spread of harmful, false and misleading narratives through disinformation", said UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
Russian Su-35 jet and US P-8 Poseidon in ‘unsafe’ intercept
The Russian jet was essentially flying upside down directly in front of the American Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Babcock announce Type 31 Frigate supply chain contracts
Babcock have announced the second round of contract awards for British and European firms to support the Royal Navy's Type 31 frigate programme.
HMS Forth patrols waters around South Georgia for the first time
HMS Forth crossed 850 miles of ocean to patrol the waters around South Georgia, say the Royal Navy.
CH-53K demonstrates successful air refuelling tests
The CH-53K King Stallion "aced" an air-to-air refuelling test, demonstrating long-range logistics support capabilities say the U.S. Marine Corps.
