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George Allison

George Allison
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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

NATO allies test crisis response on exercise in Germany

British personnel will soon to Germany to team up with 16 NATO allies for Exercise Joint Venture 19.

​F-35 global maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade assignments

The US Department of Defense has assigned F-35 Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Upgrade (MRO&U) capabilities.

Northrop Grumman delivers 500th F-35 fuselage

Northrop Grumman has completed the 500th centre fuselage for the F-35 – ahead of schedule say the company. 

British Destroyer shadows Russian naval vessels off Scottish coast

HMS Defender is shadowing a Russian naval task group off the UK coast.

F-35C achieves Initial Operational Capability

The US Navy Declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) with its fleet of F-35Cs.

NATO anti-submarine warfare Exercise Dynamic Manta underway

NATO's anti-submarine warfare Exercise Dynamic Manta 2019 began Monday, February 25th off the Sicilian coast.

845 Naval Air Squadron train in Norway

Royal Navy Merlin helicopters have been battling the extreme conditions of Norway.

BAE delivers first BvS10 vehicles to Austrian Armed Forces

BAE Systems has delivered the first four BvS10 all-terrain vehicles to the Austrian Armed Forces.

Defence Secretary announces five-year plan for military sites

The Ministry of Defence has published an update to the Defence Estate Optimisation Programme.

Williamson announces £11m additional funding to chemical defences

Gavin Williamson has allocated £11 million of additional funding to the UK’s response to chemical attacks.