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
British Government reaffirm importance of Gibraltar to UK defence
The signing of the Armed Forces (Gibraltar) Act marks an important milestone for both the UK and Gibraltar, say the British government.
Missing Argentine submarine discovered
Argentina has announced that it has found the missing submarine ARA San Juan a year after it disappeared with 44 crewmen aboard.
NATO announces scientific projects to help with the fight against terrorism
NATO has revealed three technologies on detection and clearance of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), namely a semi-autonomous robot for detection of mines and IEDs, a lightweight and easy-to-use mine detector and a handheld detector for dirty bombs.
Ministry of Defence rejects the term ‘Sea Lightning’ (again)
Lord West of Spithead has been using the term 'Sea Lightning' to refer to the F-35B Lightning for years now and each time he does, the Ministry of Defence reject it.
Baltic states host NATO Allies for exercise ANAKONDA 2018
ANAKONDA 2018, a Polish-led multinational exercise, has completed its first week say NATO.
British frigate escorts Russian cruiser and her tug through the English Channel
Type 23 Frigate HMS St Albans has escorted a Russian cruiser through the English Channel.
Gripen E Flies with Meteor
Saab have successfully completed a test flight by a Gripen E aircraft with the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) for the first time.
DSTL to participate in Australian unmanned military exercise
Dstl say it will be participating in Autonomous Warrior 18, an exercise being run by the Royal Australian Navy and DST Group which builds on the success of the UK’s Unmanned Warrior in 2016.
QinetiQ wins contract to develop LIDAR for Zephyr
QinetiQ has won a contract to develop its unique Software Defined Multifunction LIDAR technology to a flight ready payload.
British and French paratroopers ready to deploy and fight together
British and French paratroopers are now ready to deploy together on joint operations, say the British Army.
