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
European F-35 operators reportedly pushing to drive down costs
Operating costs were a big issue when senior military officials from the United States, Israel and F-35 user nations in Europe - Britain, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Turkey, the Netherlands - met in Germany last week, according to reports.
WATCH: 40 Commando training on HMS Albion
Charlie Company, 40 Commando conducted CQB (Close Quarter Battle) training in the well dock of HMS Albion in the Far East recently.
NATO signs letter of cooperation with Ukraine Land Forces Command
Commander of NATO Allied Land Command (LANDCOM), Lieutenant General John Thomson and Ukrainian Army Colonel General Serhiy Popko, Commander of Ukrainian Land Forces Command have signed a letter of cooperation.
Royal Gurkha Rifles conduct exercises in New Zealand
PACIFIC KHUKRI 18 is a seven week, light role infantry company group overseas training exercise held in Tekapo Military Training Area, New Zealand.
British paratroopers undertake Public Order Training on Bosnia deployment
C Company, 3 PARA, are in Bosnia Herzegovina taking part in Exercise QUICK RESPONSE 2018 as part of EUFOR’s Multinational Battalion.
HMS Prince of Wales receives first sea-going Captain
Commodore Stephen Moorhouse has taken over command of the UK’s second new aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.
F-35 jets complete ‘intensive’ weapons evaluation exercises
The US Air Force 388th and 419th Fighter Wings recently completed two exercises with F-35 jets over three weeks as part of their annual Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP).
American assault ship USS Essex with embarked F-35B jets conducts operational deployment
The US 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group is the first continental US Navy and US Marine Corps force to deploy with the F-35B.
Allied aircraft continue to strike Islamic State positions. including caves
The coalition continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, conducting 16 strikes consisting of 22 engagements in the last week, officials reported.
Croatian Navy and Royal Navy ships join NATO Operation Sea Guardian
Operation Sea Guardian is a maritime security operation aimed at working with Mediterranean nations to maintain maritime situational awareness, deter and counter terrorism and enhance partner capacity building.
