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
British assault ship lands troops in Egypt
A joint exercise concluded with a combined amphibious landing as Royal Marines landing craft from Albion formed 'assault waves' to land vehicles and troops on the Egyptian coastline.
RAF on high alert due to expected cargo aircraft activity in Arctic
The aircraft is understood to have behavioural intelligence gathering capabilities.
US Navy aircraft using Glasgow Prestwick Airport for patrols
Four U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft are using Glasgow Prestwick Airport to patrol the Greenland-Iceland-UK gap in the North Atlantic.
UK-led telescope given go ahead by European Space Agency
The European Space Agency has given the green light to the world’s first space telescope, the UK-led Ariel.
German Typhoon order boosts UK economy say BAE
BAE Systems has been awarded a £1.3bn order to support the production of 38 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for the German Air Force.
Army Reservist chases down Poppy Day thief
An Army Reservist leapt into action to chase a thief who fled through the town clutching two Poppy Day charity collection boxes on Remembrance...
Fifth and final RQ-4D drone delivered to NATO
The fifth and last NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance aircraft arrived in Italy this week.
NATO vessels find shipwreck while clearing 27 mines
Units from 7 different nations, including the Estonian Navy, took part in the operation.
U.S. Navy completes testing of new combat training system
The U.S. Naval Aviation Training System and Ranges programme office recently completed testing its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II.
British vessel tasked to support US relief operations
RFA Argus has been retasked to support the US military with relief efforts in Honduras.
