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 security is UK security’ says Minister discussing UK-Italy defence partnership
Minister Mark Lancaster highlighted how the British and Italian Armed Forces can work closer together at a Protection of Cultural Heritage event,say the MoD.
F-35 conducts first Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth
An F-35 has conducted the first Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing on-board aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
UK ranked top in measurement of diplomatic and cultural clout
A report measuring economic, diplomatic and cultural clout has named the United Kingdom as the worlds top soft power.
165 Port & Maritime Regiment take to the water
Soldiers from 165 Port and Maritime Regiment Royal Logistic Corps have recently been on Ex Mulbery Leader 2, an Annual Deployment Exercise, say the British Army.
US Army to procure BONUS precision-guided munitions from BAE Systems
The US Army is purchasing BAE Systems Bofors 155mm BONUS ammunition through a contract with the NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency).
British C-17 transport aircraft arrives in Mali for the first time
The C-17 flight was to deliver supplies to the RAF Chinook Detachment currently deployed supporting French operations there, say the MoD.
NATO fleet takes part in Anti-Submarine Warfare training
Ships from Standing Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) recently participated in the Turkish led exercise Mavi Balina 2018 in the Eastern Mediterranean.
US Navy approves first 3D printed metal part for use at sea
A prototype drain strainer orifice assembly will be installed on USS Harry S. Truman for a one-year test and evaluation trial, say the US Navy.
Biggest helicopter in the US Navy lands on HMS Queen Elizabeth
An MH-53E Sea Dragon, the United States Navy's biggest helicopter, visited HMS Queen Elizabeth earlier in the week.
Argentina protests Falklands exercise, despite holding own military exercises
The Argentine Government has sent a formal protest after it was announced that military exercises were to be held on the Falkland Islands.
