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
‘When not if’ for major Cyber attack to impact UK
The head of the National Cyber Security Centre has warned that a major cyber-attack is a matter of "when, not if".
Iraqi Air Force joins strikes against Syria against Islamic State
The Iraqi Air Force conducted an airstrike near Hajin, Syria, against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists operating near the Iraq-Syria border today, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said.
British frigate escorts Russian ship through English Channel
British frigate HMS St Albans has escorted a Russian warship through the English Channel and Dover Strait.
Largest military exercise in Europe kicks off in Scotland
More than 11,600 personnel from 17 nations will take part in Exercise Joint Warrior this month.
Joint Warrior is a UK-led multinational exercise that involves...
Only one Joint Warrior exercise to take place this year due to ‘other commitments’
It has emerged that only one Joint Warrior exercise will take place this year due to concerns of overstretching forces as they undertake 'other commitments'.
US Marines 3D print replacement parts for F-35B
US Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are now capable of 'additive manufacturing' F-35B parts, also known as 3-D printing.
US Carrier Strike Group enters European theatre
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) entered the US 6th Fleet area of operations yesterday as part of what the US Navy call a 'routine deployment in support of NATO allies, European and African partner nations, coalition partners, and US national security interests in Europe and Africa.'
Royal Navy flagship HMS Albion to visit Indonesia to promote peace and security
HMS Albion ship will conduct bilateral talks with the Indonesian Navy, UK defence industry and visit a local orphanage in Jakarta, say the Royal Navy.
Strikes continue against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq
Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, conducting 15 strikes consisting of 41 engagements last week, task force officials reported today.
Scottish First Minister claims support ship work not going to the Clyde is ‘betrayal’,...
The First Minister of Scotland has inexplicably stated that the international tendering for auxiliary vessel contracts is a betrayal for the Clyde, despite the yards having no interest in them, having never been promised them and the fact the vessels couldn't physically fit on the slipway.
