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
NATO vessels sail with Japanese Training Squadron
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) participated in a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with a Japan Maritime Self Defense Force training squadron.
Severe weather forces cancellation of joint UK-Japan amphibious landing
The UK and Japan have cancelled a joint beach assault near Mount Fuji as a typhoon approaches the Japanese mainland.
British Typhoon jets scrambled to investigate Russian aircraft near Romania
Typhoon jets based in Romania have been launched in response to two suspected Russian Su-30 Flanker aircraft operating near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.
RAF announce that the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be ‘Poseidon MRA Mk1’ in...
The Royal Air Force announced via its Twitter account that P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be known as the 'Poseidon MRA Mk.1' in UK service.
The first F-35 jets to land on HMS Queen Elizabeth were American, but why?
The first F-35 jets on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth were American owned aircraft but flown by British and American pilots.
HMS Hurworth escorts Russian frigate
The 4,000-tonne frigate Admiral Makarov was monitored by minehunter HMS Hurworth.
Type 31e Frigate programme restarted
The Type 31e programme, which could see sections of the ships built in Scotland and England, has been restarted.
BAE wins $151m contract to maintain American cruiser USS Gettysburg
BAE Systems ship repair business in Norfolk in the US has won a $151.3M contract to provide maintenance, modernisation and repair services for the USS Gettysburg.
Urgent Operational Requirement sees ballistic protection upgraded on Type 45 Destroyers
Prodrive Composites has fast-tracked a Design to Manufacture development programme for ballistic protection.
Belgium to take over Baltic Air Policing lead and Germany to augment
The 48th rotation of detachments contributing to NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission is imminent, say the Alliance.
