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
RFA Lyme Bay arrives in the Middle East for war games
Amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay has arrived in the Middle East for Saif Sareea 3.
F-35 jets return to flight after engine inspections
After completing inspections, more than 80 percent of operational F-35 jets have been cleared and returned to flight operations with the rest to follow, say Lockheed Martin.
Royal Engineers teach Kenyan Engineers
Soldiers from Catterick based 32 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers teach Kenyan Engineers how to prepare explosive charges during EX ASKARI STORM in Kenya, say the MoD.
Thales-Leonardo aircraft protection system completes live fire trials
Thales and Leonardo have announced that their missile warning and protection system has completed live-fire scenarios, demonstrating the system's ability to defend against incoming missiles.
‘European security is UK security’ says Minister discussing UK-Italy defence partnership
Minister Mark Lancaster highlighted how the British and Italian Armed Forces can work closer together at a Protection of Cultural Heritage event,say the MoD.
F-35 conducts first Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth
An F-35 has conducted the first Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing on-board aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
UK ranked top in measurement of diplomatic and cultural clout
A report measuring economic, diplomatic and cultural clout has named the United Kingdom as the worlds top soft power.
165 Port & Maritime Regiment take to the water
Soldiers from 165 Port and Maritime Regiment Royal Logistic Corps have recently been on Ex Mulbery Leader 2, an Annual Deployment Exercise, say the British Army.
US Army to procure BONUS precision-guided munitions from BAE Systems
The US Army is purchasing BAE Systems Bofors 155mm BONUS ammunition through a contract with the NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency).
British C-17 transport aircraft arrives in Mali for the first time
The C-17 flight was to deliver supplies to the RAF Chinook Detachment currently deployed supporting French operations there, say the MoD.
