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 forces go into battle with drones on Cyprus
Drones carrying resupplies of ammunition and feeding live video have supported Commando teams 'going into battle' in Cyprus exercises.
British firm aims to assist Japanese stealth fighter project
BAE Systems have proposed a package of integration support for Japan's F-X next generation fighter development programme.
US Army selects BAE to provide helicopter controlled drones
BAE Systems has been awarded multiple contracts from the U.S. Army for the Advanced Teaming Demonstration programme.
Russian warship operating in Moray Firth
The Russian guided missile destroyer Severomorsk has been sailing in waters just north of RAF Lossiemouth for around one week.
Fishermen ‘put in danger’ as they dredge up unexploded ordnance
The MP for Orkney and Shetland has warned that fisherman there are at risk due to 'ordnance left there from the end of the Second World War'.
MP claims ‘monthly transgressions’ and ‘no warships’ in Scottish waters
Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock and Loudoun Alan Brown has incorrectly claimed that there are "no surface warships" in Scotland, that there are "frequent transgressions into Scottish waters" requiring "regular patrols" and that Rosyth is "being scrapped", none of which is true.
French submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time
The first French naval cruise missile launch was carried out by the nuclear-powered attack submarine Suffren.
First E-7 Wedgetail fuselage sections arrive in the UK
STS Aviation Services will convert Boeing 737 airliners to E-7 Wedgetails for the Royal Air Force.
British RC-135 surveillance aircraft operating off Syrian coast
A British RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft is currently operating off the coast of Syria.
UK and France now able to deploy 10,000 strong joint force
The force has reached full operating capacity and can now rapidly deploy over 10,000 personnel.
