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
No, Royal Marines did not forcibly take Coronavirus equipment from Scotland for England
A viral tweet has claimed that Royal Marines have forcibly removed medical equipment from Dundee to be used in England in the fight against Coronavirus.
Royal Navy helicopters to be used as air ambulances
Merlin helicopters from Culdrose will act as flying ambulances during the Coronavirus pandemic, say the Royal Navy.
NATO allies ‘rely on airpower’ in fight against Covid-19
The Alliance say that international cooperation continues as normal as medical supplies are shared via several strategic airlift aircraft.
BAE Systems awarded F-35 radio frequency countermeasures support work
BAE Systems Information and Electronics Systems has been awarded a $77.4 million contract.
RAF support Scottish Ambulance Service trials
RAF helicopters based in Moray have been supporting the Scottish Ambulance Service with trials of the EpiShuttle medical isolation and transportation system.
Massive American hospital ship starts treating patients in New York City
American hospital ship USNS Comfort has treated its first patients in support of COVID-19 response efforts.
Work starts on the NHS Louisa Jordan, Glasgow’s Nightingale hospital
There are ten temporary critical care hospitals being set up by the National Health Service and British Army as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HMS Tamar arrives in Portsmouth
HMS Tamar has arrived in her home port of Portsmouth for the first time.
RFA Argus sails for Caribbean to support British Overseas Territories
RFA Argus has sailed for the Caribbean in preparation to support British Overseas Territories with the response to the Covid-19 pandemic if required, say the Royal Navy.
RAF declare Initial Operating Capability for P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The RAF has formally declared Initial Operating Capability for its brand-new P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
