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
SNMG2 Exercises with Turkish Navy
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) conducted a Passing Exercise with the Turkish Navy last Saturday in the Aegean Sea to increase interoperability and practice tactics and procedures.
Exercise Mercury Dagger concludes
From first aid to fire and manoeuvre, the soldiers of 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron have competed against each other on Exercise Mercury Dagger.
Boris Johnson claims RAF Voyager transport aircraft often unavailable and that he “probably needs”...
Boris Johnson has said he "probably needs" to have a "Brexit jet", after complaining that the RAF Voyager assigned to transport ministers "never seems to be available".
BAE awarded contract to sustain F-35 Electronic Warfare systems
BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to ensure the readiness of critical EW systems on the F-35.
Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine selected to power Japan’s new frigates
Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply its MT30 gas turbine to power a new class of frigates for the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force.
Royal Navy chase away Spanish vessel from Gibraltar
HMS Sabre repelled Spanish vessels from waters off the Gibraltar last week.
Trident renewal faces £2.9bn black hole warns National Audit Office
The Ministry of Defence is facing a £2.9 billion black hole in its programme to renew Britain's Trident nuclear weapons system, the National Audit Office has warned.
Israeli strikes see the F-35 used in combat for the first time
Israel has hit targets with the F-35, Israel Air Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin said today, making Israel the first country to use the jet in combat.
Exercise Prairie Storm underway in Canada
Exercise Prairie Storm is a 35 day exercise on the British Army Training Unit Suffield training area in Canada, and prepares soldiers and officers for future deployments.
British Army and US Marines work together on Exercise Red Dagger
US Marines with the 4th Marine Logistics Group are partnering with the engineers of 131 Commando Squadron British Army to participate in exercise Red Dagger in the United States.
