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
Israeli F-15 fighter jets to take part in exercise over British skies
Israel will join the RAF's Cobra Warrior exercise in September along with aircraft from Germany and Italy.
British and American warships exercise in disputed South China Sea
US Navy destroyer USS McCampbell and Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll, conducted a series of exercises from Friday to Wednesday "to address common security priorities" in the South China Sea, the US Navy said in a press release.
789 nuclear safety events recorded at Scottish bases
According to official figures, a total of 789 nuclear safety events were recorded at HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane and Royal Naval Armaments Depot Coulport in the 12 years between 2006 and 2018.
Airbus provide Surface-to-Air Missile operations centre to Hungary
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract to provide Hungary Air Force with a Surface-to-Air Missile Operations Center (SAMOC).
First Royal Navy ship in 20 years arrives in Auckland, New Zealand
HMS Montrose today became the first Royal Navy warship in more than 20 years to berth at the Devonport Navy base in Auckland.
MoD meets 18% fossil fuel reduction target
The Ministry of Defence has met its 18% reduction in fossil fuels consumption objective target early.
Number of British veterans to fall significantly, figures reveal
The veteran population in the UK is projected to decrease year on year from 2.5 million in 2016 to approximately 1.6 million in 2028.
MSP writes to Defence Secretary over empty MoD homes
Gordon MacDonald, an SNP MSP, has written to Gavin Williamson after figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request found that the number of vacant MoD properties in Scotland has increased from 690 in 2013 to 1136.
India test fires long range Agni V nuclear missile
Agni V, a long-range surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile, was successfully launched from a canister on a road-mobile launcher at the Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, India.
Ministry of Defence say ‘no projects on hold’ due to Brexit
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that no projects have been placed on hold as a result of Brexit.
