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
US Air Force deploy F-35A jets to the Middle East for the first time
The American F-35 aircraft arrived for their first deployment to the Middle East this week.
Emergency Locator Beacon enters service with the Royal Air Force
Elbit Systems' Emergency Personal Locator Beacon has entered service with the RAF.
US supercarrier visits Mallorca, watch out for Brits on Pedalos
There has been no mention of Magaluf, which is probably for the best.
Weekly Briefing – 14th of April 2019
The UK Defence Journal weekly briefing for the week ending 14th of April, 2019.
UK still ‘investigating potential’ of Destroyers in ballistic defence role
The Government insist they are continuing to 'investigate the potential' of operating Type 45 Destroyers in a ballistic missile defence role.
British Apache helicopters deploy to Estonia
British Apache helicopters have departed for Estonia.
NATO aircraft practice air policing drills over Estonia
Later this week German, Polish and Swedish fighter aircraft will practice Quick Reaction Alert procedures over Estonia.
Parachute Regiment train for jungle warfare in Belize
A Company, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment are on Exercise Mayan Warrior.
HMS Montrose arrives in Bahrain for three year deployment
The Royal Navy say that HMS Montrose will conduct regular patrols.
NATO takes part in international cyber security exercise
A team of nearly 40 cyber security experts are competing in the world’s largest 'live-fire cyber' security exercise.
