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 officer says Alliance is ‘stronger than any other’
Commander Craig Raeburn, Chief of Staff for Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), told the UK Defence Journal that NATO’s ability to coordinate across nations and systems makes it more capable than any single state.
Royal Navy vessel escorts Spanish vessel from Gibraltar
The Royal Navy’s HMS Dagger has shadowed a Spanish Navy vessel, SPS Isla de León, as it departed British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.
US reactivates attack helicopter battalion in Germany
The US Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade has reactivated the 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, at Katterbach, Germany, restoring a historic attack aviation unit to service in Europe.
UK in ongoing NATO talks on air defence ammo stocks
Ministers were warned of the growing strain that drone warfare could place on NATO’s air defence ammunition stockpiles.
Ferguson Marine celebrates new shipbuilding apprentices
Ferguson Marine has marked the graduation of a new group of apprentices from its Port Glasgow shipyard, highlighting the next generation of workers joining Scotland’s shipbuilding industry.
Clyde charity plans live wargaming experience aboard frigate
Clyde Naval Heritage has announced plans to develop a live, immersive wargaming experience aboard the former Royal Navy frigate HMS Ambuscade, which is set to return from Pakistan to the River Clyde, the charity stated.
Chinook crews train in amphibious ops at Oban Airport
RAF Chinook helicopters have been conducting intensive maritime and amphibious training in western Scotland, with multiple aircraft from RAF Odiham operating out of Oban Airport over the past several days.
NATO Commodore warns Baltic threat ‘still very real’
Commodore Arjen Warnaar warned that the Baltic threat remains "very real" and said NATO’s response depends on vigilance, professionalism, and the constant management of risk at sea.
Massive US nuclear war exercise kicks off
The large-scale exercise, which began on October 21, brings together personnel across America’s nuclear enterprise to test the nation’s ability to deter and, if necessary, respond to a strategic attack.
MOD assessing threat from low cost drone swarms
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is assessing the threat posed by drone swarms to both military and civilian infrastructure, following questions about how the UK plans to counter the proliferation inexpensive unmanned systems.
