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
New P-8A Poseidon crews start training
Personnel from 120 Squadron and the Poseidon Line Squadron have started training at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, say the Ministry of Defence.
Saab wins contract to support UK Giraffe AMB radar systems
Saab has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for support and services related to the land-based Giraffe AMB radar systems.
£293 million support deal for Apache helicopter fleet
Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced a £293 million contract with Leonardo Helicopters to maintain the UK's Apache helicopter fleet for the last 5 years of their service.
Queen Elizabeth class carriers – A symbol of military power
Aircraft carriers are a symbol of national status, the technical capability required to build them and the resources required to operate them globally aren't reachable for most nations.
Home Office to pay £20,000 per day cost for HMS Mersey migrant patrols
The £20,000 per day cost of using the Offshore Patrol Vessel to monitor the English Channel will be reclaimed from the Home Office.
HMS Mersey returns to Portsmouth after English Channel migrant patrol
River class Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Mersey has temporarily returned to port after two weeks in the English Channel.
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).
