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
NATO begins using enhanced satellite services
The memorandum between France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States enables the four Allies to provide space capacity from their military satellite communications programmes to NATO.
CGS Inspects the new British Army Gurkhas in Nepal
This increased quantity of selected Gurkhas is part of a wider plan to grow the number of Gurkhas and Gurkha units across the British Army.
Grey Wolf begins testing
Boeing's MH-139A Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter based on the commercial AW139 helicopter.
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose in Gulf drugs bust
Sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Montrose bagged more than a tonne of cannabis in the Persian Gulf, say the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy’s £11m Cardiff reservist base handed over
HMS Cambria in Cardiff Bay has been formally handed over to begin the fitting-out process as the Royal Navy’s sole reservist base in Wales.
Norwegian F-35 jets land in Iceland for NATO air policing mission
Four Norwegian Air Force F-35 fighter aircraft have arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland.
Russia to sign contract for upgraded Su-34 jets
Russia’s Defense Ministry plans to sign a new contract in the summer for the delivery of several dozen Sukhoi Su-34 bombers, according to local media.
Work starts on Rolls-Royce facility to support Canadian Type 26 Frigate build
Design and manufacture of the Rolls-Royce Mission Bay Handling System (MBHS) will take place inside the new facility say the firm.
Lord Adonis makes incorrect claim regarding Royal Navy size
Lord Adonis has incorrectly proclaimed that "Britain’s navy is now smaller than Italy’s!" in a now viral Tweet.
Apache helicopters prepare for Exercise Defender Europe 20
Exercise 'Defender Europe 20' is a US Army-led exercise involving 35,000 troops from 18 nations.
