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 battlegroups exercise in the Baltic region
NATO say its enhanced forward presence battlegroup in Lithuania recently took part in exercise Namejs 2018 in Latvia, along with around 10,000 participants from 13 NATO Allies.
Coalition strikes continue against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
Coalition partners continue to pursue what they say is the "the lasting defeat" of the Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq officials reported today along with a list of strikes.
Singapore receives first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport
Airbus have delivered the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
Trident Juncture gets ready to kick off in Norway
Trident Juncture 18 is still two months away, but the first shipload of military equipment arrived in Norway this weekend.
Change of Command for Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan
General Austin Scott Miller assumed command of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission from General John ''Mick'' Nicholson at a ceremony at mission headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan.
US Navy to order ships out of port in preparation for Tropical Storm Florence
US Naval vessels in the port of Norfolk are making final preparations to sail in an effort to help vessels weather the storm.
What are the arguments for building the Fleet Solid Support Ships in the UK?
The Government's procurement plans for up to three new support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are facing opposition from Labour, the SNP and trade unions.
Italy takes up NATO Icelandic air patrols
Four Italian Air Force Typhoon jets have arrived at Iceland’s Keflavik Air Base, and from Tuesday the 4th of September, they have been ensuring the safety of Iceland’s airspace.
Germany and Belgium in new Baltic NATO Air Policing mission first scramble
Both NATO member detachments in the Baltics conducted their first alert scramble this week.
NATO and Japan conduct exercise in the Baltic Sea
Naval forces from Standing NATO Maritime Group One conducted a passing exercise with a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force squadron in the Baltic Sea.
