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
Merlin helicopters to protect HMS Duncan from NATO submarine attack
HMS Duncan is one of the high-value targets submarines will be after during Dynamic Manta 18, NATO's annual Mediterranean Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise.
Britain’s Gulf based minehunter force joins American, French and Omani vessels on exercise
RFA Cardigan Bay, acting as mother ship to all four Royal Navy minehunters in the Middle East, was joined by HMS Bangor and Ledbury...
Royal Marines participate in major chemical exercise
Troops from 40 Commando trained with experts in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear warfare to make sure they could cope in a worst-case scenario, say the Ministry of Defence.
MoD announces it intends to order the seventh Astute class nuclear submarine
Earlier concern over the speculated cancellation of Astute boat number seven has been eased by a defence minister.
British troops to participate in a land-based exercises in Japan in October
British forces are expected to conduct land-based exercises in Japan later in the year.
IN PICTURES: British Army medics ‘train under fire’ in exercise
British Army medics have been training to give life-saving care – even under fire say the MoD.
UK orders long-lead items for last of P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft order
Boeing has been awarded a $282m contract for procurement of long lead parts for 19 Lot 10 P-8A aircraft for the U.S. Navy (10) and the governments of Norway (5) and the United Kingdom (4).
BAE submits proposal for the US Army Mobile Protected Firepower programme
BAE Systems has submitted its proposal to the US Army to build and test the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle for use by the Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT).
F-35B jets join USS Wasp for first operational naval deployment
A detachment of F-35Bs with Fighter Attack Squadron 121 arrived aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, marking the first time the aircraft has deployed operationally aboard a US Navy ship.
British armed forces engage in massive snow relief effort
The British Armed Forces are assisting the emergency services to help people affected by the extreme weather.
