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 AWACS ‘demonstrate capability and readiness’
After deploying to Norway for Exercise Cold Response, NATO AWACS aircraft were reassigned to support Air Policing and Deterrence operations when the exercise was cancelled over coronavirus fears.
Reservists called to support national Covid-19 response
It is expected that 3,000 Reservists will be required as part of this tranche and will initially be mobilised for six months, to be kept under review.
Royal Air Force suspends all display team activity
The Royal Air Force has suspended all displays from its various teams and bands until further notice.
NATO Foreign Ministers agree measures to fight Coronavirus
NATO Foreign Ministers have directed NATO's top commander, General Wolters, to coordinate the necessary military support to combat the Coronavirus crisis.
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.
