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
American assault ship USS Essex with embarked F-35B jets conducts operational deployment
The US 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group is the first continental US Navy and US Marine Corps force to deploy with the F-35B.
Allied aircraft continue to strike Islamic State positions. including caves
The coalition continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, conducting 16 strikes consisting of 22 engagements in the last week, officials reported.
Croatian Navy and Royal Navy ships join NATO Operation Sea Guardian
Operation Sea Guardian is a maritime security operation aimed at working with Mediterranean nations to maintain maritime situational awareness, deter and counter terrorism and enhance partner capacity building.
A story about the crew of HMS Queen Elizabeth in Florida you probably didn’t...
While the papers were busy being surprised about sailors having a bit too much to drink, other stories showing the crew of HMS Queen Elizabeth for who they really are, came to light.
NATO mine counter measures exercise ‘Dynamic Move’ kicks off
The second part of NATO mine countermeasures leadership exercise Dynamic Move 18 has started in Italy.
NATO ships postpone exercise to monitor Russian activity in Mediterranean Sea
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) continues to monitor 'substantial' Russian naval activity in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and will revise the schedule for exercises, say the alliance.
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker programme Completes FAA Certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing's KC-46 tanker program a Supplemental Type Certificate, verifying that its refuelling and mission avionics systems meet FAA requirements.
South Korea considers operating F-35B jets from new assault ships
South Korea's military has begun to consider operating F-35B jets from their Dokdo class assault ships, according to the local Yonhap news agency.
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.
