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
P-8 Poseidon used to support UK Border Force in English Channel
The P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft made its operational debut last week tracking a Russian warship near the UK coast, it has now been tasked to look for dinghies in the English Channel.
NATO forces conclude Black Sea deployment
NATO naval vessels left the Black Sea after visiting Ukraine and participating in two regional exercises.
Troubled ferry MV Glen Sannox enters dry dock for repair
The MV Glen Sannox, currently £100m over budget and four years behind schedule, has been moved down the Clyde to Greenock to rectify major build issues as part of a £400,000 contract.
NATO AGS fleet grows with arrival of new aircraft
The fourth remotely piloted aircraft for NATO's Alliance Ground Surveillance Force has arrived.
New Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel welcomes first crew
The Royal Navy’s final of five new offshore patrol vessels, HMS Spey, has welcomed her first sailors on board.
Boeing’s Arizona line produces first QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target
In 2017 a QF-16 was used as an Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle, autonomously attacking a ground target as a part of the 'Loyal Wingman' project.
First Danish F-35 takes shape
The aircraft, with tail number L-001, recently arrived at the Electronic Mate and Alignment Station.
Anglo-German Baltic air exercise ends
This was the first time a German Eurofighter detachment had been embedded within an operational RAF Expeditionary Air Wing.
RAF deploy additional aircraft over English Channel
A Shadow R1 (an intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance aircraft) is now operating over the English Channel.
Hawk jet ‘to fly for decades to come’ say BAE Systems
A team from BAE Systems and the Australian Defence Department have recently completed a major structural testing programme on a specially adapted Hawk Mk127 to put it through five-times this clearance.
