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’s new Atlantic command declared operational
Joint Force Command Norfolk will protect sea lanes between Europe and North America. Day-to-day NATO maritime operations will continue to be run out of Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in the United Kingdom.
U.S. Navy and Royal Navy conduct mine hunting and countermeasures exercise
"The ability for the Royal Navy and U.S. Navy to conduct interoperability exercises together is essential to ensure that freedom of navigation is maintained."
Cyber security alert issued following rising attacks on UK academia
The National Cyber Security Centre has issued an alert to the academic sector following a spate of online attacks against UK schools, colleges and universities.
Government backs UK companies tackling dangerous ‘space junk’
Seven projects to monitor hazardous space debris have been announced today by the UK Space Agency.
BAE to provide flight control system for new Aerion Supersonic AS2 jet
BAE Systems are set to design, develop, and integrate a fly-by-wire flight control system for the new AS2 aircraft.
Upgraded torpedo ‘on cusp of service’ after Scottish trials
What the Ministry of Defence call the world’s most advanced torpedo is "on the cusp of entering service" after extensive trials in Scotland, say the Royal Navy.
UK ‘must show greater ambition’ in Arctic security
The United Kingdom "must show greater ambition and apply more resources to address the developing security situation in the Arctic and the High North", says a report published by the Defence Sub-Committee.
HMS Queen Elizabeth departure delayed until Monday
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was due to sail this afternoon, that has now been postponed.
How the British military assisted with the COVID-19 response in Scotland
Scottish health boards and the Scottish Government made use of British military assistance in the form of patient transfers by air, PPE fitting and testing, delivery of additional hospital beds and "planning assistance to the Scottish Government".
BAE Systems continues F-35 electronic warfare system production
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for the production and delivery of additional electronic warfare systems.
