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
British Typhoon jets scramble in response to Russian aircraft over the Black Sea
Typhoons based in Romania have been launched as a response to a Russian aircraft operating near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.
UK reaffirms defence relationship with Japan
HMS Sutherland has conducted a series of military exercises with units from the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force and, say the MoD, built upon the continued efforts by the UK government to deepen the military relationship with Japan.
Rehearsals underway for the Joint Expeditionary Force Demonstration as part of Exercise Joint Warrior
The British Army’s airborne forces are testing their ability to fight alongside mechanised infantry from key European and NATO allies.
US Marines reveal what they learned at Joint Warrior 18 in Scotland
According to the US Marine Corps website, the official purpose of the Marine Corps' six Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Companies is to "provide Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise and to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces."
Portugal to take over lead of Baltic Air Policing
The Portuguese Air Force has assumed lead of the Baltic Air Policing mission. During the traditional ceremony at Šiauliai Airbase on May 2 a detachment of the Portuguese Air Force was handed over the symbolic key to the Baltic Airspace from the outgoing detachment of the Royal Danish Air Force.
HMS Duncan conducts exercise with NATO warships
HMS Duncan, currently flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, recently led a meeting of NATO vessels in the Aegean Sea.
IN PICTURES: Exercise Joint Warrior 18
More than 11,600 military personnel from 17 nations are taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior for two weeks this spring in one of the largest exercises of its kind in Europe, operating out of Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, Scotland.
BAE and Prismatic develop solar powered UAV with potential to stay airborne for one...
A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a step closer to reality following a new agreement between two cutting-edge British companies, BAE Systems and Prismatic.
250 incidents of lasers interfering with military aircraft recorded in last 5 years
Under certain conditions, laser light directed at aircraft can be a hazard. The most likely scenario is when a bright visible laser light causes distraction or temporary flash blindness to a pilot, during a critical phase of flight such as landing or takeoff.
UK and Norway plan sub-hunting co-operation
The UK and Norway have advanced their plans for international Maritime Patrol Aircraft co-operation in the North Atlantic, say the Ministry of Defence.
