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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

Puma helicopter takes part in medical evacuation training

A Puma helicopter has been supporting medical evacuation training with the NHS in the Western Isles in Scotland.

Saab’s new AESA radar in first set of trials

Saab has completed the first air trials with its new fighter X-band Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.

Royal Navy shadow Russian warship through English Channel

The Royal Navy say that HMS Mersey has tracked a Russian warship and monitored her movement through the English Channel.

Typhoon jets intercept Russian Maritime Patrol Aircraft near Scotland

In case you missed it, Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to monitor two Tu-142 'BEAR-F' Maritime Patrol aircraft

Royal Air Force personnel help to crew civilian ambulances

Royal Air Force personnel are helping the NHS fight Coronavirus by manning civilian ambulances.

RAF Chinook helicopters transporting NHS staff around UK

A Chinook helicopter was deployed in support of the NHS.

Contract awarded for weapon locating radar systems

DE&S have awarded a £46 million contract to extend the British Army's use of MAMBA.

How do NATO warships manage the risk of Covid-19?

When serving on a ship, it isn’t always possible to distance yourself.

NATO conducts large scale air exercise over Baltic Sea

Air forces from four NATO allies and two partner nations have conducted training flights over the Baltic Sea.

US B-1B bombers fly with Japanese jets

A B-1B Lancer bomber flew from the continental United States and integrated with the Japan Air Self Defense Force.