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
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.
Exercise Trident Juncture 18 to demonstrate NATO’s ability to defend itself
All NATO Allies, as well as partners Finland and Sweden, will participate in NATO's largest military exercise in recent years, which will take place in Norway in October-November.
Reaper strikes Islamic State held building in Syria
On Thursday 23rd of August, a Reaper unmanned aircraft was on patrol over the Euphrates valley in Syria.
Czech Armed Forces host NATO JTAC exercise ‘Ample Strike’
Czech Armed Forces host NATO JTAC exercise 'Ample Strike'
WATCH: HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in Florida
Watch as HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in Mayport, Florida earlier in the week having completed her first trans-Atlantic voyage.
A look at the reaction HMS Queen Elizabeth and her crew are receiving in...
Local media reported that "the massive ship on the horizon got bigger and bigger as it approached the mouth of the St. Johns River, and U.S. Navy personnel rushed to receive the special vessel holding hundreds of sailors from across the pond."
Rolls-Royce engines to power Boeing MQ-25 unmanned tanker aircraft for US Navy
Rolls-Royce engines have been selected by Boeing to power the US Navy’s new MQ-25 Stingray aircraft, which will provide unmanned, carrier-based air-to-air refuelling.
British armoured fighting vehicles arrive in Oman
Two Point class ships have transported over 200 vehicles for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 which will take place across Oman in October and November 2018.
