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
Typhoons intercept Russian bombers for third time in one week
For the third time in six days, Typhoon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby have been scrambled to intercept Russian military aircraft.
NATO maps 35 underwater mines and 3 aircraft bombs near Oslo
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) has mapped 35 underwater mines and 3 aircraft bombs in the seabed of Norway’s Oslofjord.
Rolls-Royce launch new electronics manufacturing capability in US
Rolls-Royce has created new engine controls capability near the campus of Purdue University to support the company’s U.S. defence business.
HELIOS laser weapon system takes step toward ship Integration
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy have moved one step closer to integrating a laser weapon system onto an Arleigh Burke destroyer.
814 Naval Air Squadron hunt subs in Mediterranean
The submarine hunters scored 'several kills' when they joined NATO's biggest anti-submarine exercise in the Mediterranean, say the Royal Navy.
Saab to provide Mid-Life Extension for UK ‘Arthur’ Systems
Saab has received an order from the Ministry of Defence for a mid-life extension and support for the Arthur weapon locating system.
US Navy to ‘reimagine’ the future of the aircraft carriers
The US Navy is commissioning a study to reimagine the future of the aircraft carrier and carrier-based naval aviation.
Norway cancels Exercise Cold Response due to coronavirus
The Norwegian Armed Forces have decided to end NATO exercise Cold Response. The closure will be conducted in a "controlled matter".
Typhoon jets scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth
Two Russian aircraft passed by the west coasts of Scotland and Ireland before reaching the Celtic Sea.
HMS Sutherland hunts submarines on Arctic exercise
HMS Sutherland is on Exercise Cold Response 2020, say the Royal Navy.
