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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Construction of UK P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft facility ‘on target’

The future home of the UK’s P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft is on target for completion, say the RAF.

Royal Marines train in Belize

Alpha Company from 40 Commando have been joined in Belize by soldiers from 24 Commando Royal Engineers, gunners of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery for Exercise Curry Trail.

BAE awarded $90.5M US Navy C5ISR engineering and support contract

BAE Systems has received a $90.5m contract for technical support.

BAE reveals details about Challenger 2 Medusa upgrade

BAE Systems has given further details on the capabilities of its upgraded Challenger 2.

NATO Mine Countermeasures Group in the Black Sea

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) arrived in the Black Sea recently.

NATO MARCOM hosts Maritime Enterprise Advisory Board

NATO Maritime Command (MARCOM) brought together organisations for a one-day coordination board.

1st Battalion Welsh Guards welcomed home in Cardiff

The 1st Battalion Welsh Guards have taken part in a Homecoming Parade in Cardiff following their tour in Afghanistan, say the British Army.

Air Vice Marshal Sue Gray appointed Director General of Defence Safety

The RAF has announced Air Vice Marshal Sue Gray has been appointed Director General of the Defence Safety Authority.

MoD clarify proposed terms of UK participation in EU defence agencies

An MoD official has outlined the proposed terms for the UK's participation in EU defence agencies and bodies.

German Air Force hosts multinational air exercise

For the first time this year, the German Air Force hosted one of four planned so-called MAGDAYs in the airspace over northwest Germany.