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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Gaming tech trialed for UK Armed Forces training

The Ministry of Defence say that trials are set to begin for a new virtual reality training platform for the UK Armed Forces, built on the same gaming engine as Fortnite.

HMS Forth holds remembrance service for crew of SMS Scharnhorst

HMS Forth hosted a wreath-laying ceremony in the Falkland Islands.

HMS Albion lands troops in Norway

The Royal Navy’s flagship is currently off the Norwegian coastline.

Russian Navy to receive more Project 22350 frigates

More Project 22350 frigates are to be built at the Severnaya Shipyard in St. Petersburg, according to local media.

Second RAF P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft lands in Scotland

The second of the UK's new P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has landed in Scotland.

American B-2 Stealth bombers land in the UK

The aircraft conducted bombing training runs over Garvie Island off the Scottish coast before landing at RAF Fairford.

Statement from NATO on COVID-19

NATO have released a statement regarding Coronavirus.

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.