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
Japan completes first-ever fighter jet deployment to Europe
Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force has carried out its first fighter deployment to Europe in its 71-year history, with F-15 jets touching down at RAF Coningsby as part of the Atlantic Eagles mission.
American B-52 bombers arrive in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 307th Bomb Wing landed at RAF Fairford on 11 September to join Exercise Cobra Warrior 2025.
Airbus workers accept pay and pension deal, strike action averted
Thousands of Airbus employees represented by Unite have voted to accept a new pay and pension agreement, halting plans for industrial action.
Fraser blasts SNP for omitting defence from export strategy
Murdo Fraser MSP argued that the Scottish Government’s latest trade strategy overlooked key sectors, despite what he called “remarkable good news” for shipbuilding and defence exports.
Jenkins hails UK carriers as symbols of allied influence
Writing in Britain’s World, the online magazine from Council on Geostrategy, the First Sea Lord reflected on the Atlantic and Pacific Future Forum (PFF) held aboard HMS Prince of Wales in Tokyo Bay last month.
Sweeney slams SNP over lack of shipbuilding strategy role
Paul Sweeney MSP directly challenged the Scottish Government’s stance, questioning why ministers had failed to engage with the UK’s National Shipbuilding Strategy despite Scotland hosting the bulk of the industry.
NATO jets scramble as Russian MiG-31s breach airspace
BREAKING - Russian jets entered Estonia over the Gulf of Finland with their transponders switched off and flew close to Tallinn before Italian F-35s scrambled to intercept.
NATO warplanes scramble due to potential Russia threat
NATO has confirmed that a French Rafale fighter jet was scrambled from Poland in the first operational response under Eastern Sentry, the Alliance’s new posture along its eastern flank.
Exercise Sea Breeze 2025 wraps up in Romania
The first phase, hosted by Romanian forces at Smardan Range, focused on amphibious and land operations with six nations, including riverine training, HIMARS live-fire drills, and integration of unmanned aerial systems.
US clears $1bn of AMRAAM missiles and support to Finland
The Finnish request covers up to 405 AIM-120D-3 missiles and eight AIM-120D-3 guidance sections with positioning supported by either the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code.
