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 C-17 transport aircraft arrives in Mali for the first time
The C-17 flight was to deliver supplies to the RAF Chinook Detachment currently deployed supporting French operations there, say the MoD.
NATO fleet takes part in Anti-Submarine Warfare training
Ships from Standing Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) recently participated in the Turkish led exercise Mavi Balina 2018 in the Eastern Mediterranean.
US Navy approves first 3D printed metal part for use at sea
A prototype drain strainer orifice assembly will be installed on USS Harry S. Truman for a one-year test and evaluation trial, say the US Navy.
Biggest helicopter in the US Navy lands on HMS Queen Elizabeth
An MH-53E Sea Dragon, the United States Navy's biggest helicopter, visited HMS Queen Elizabeth earlier in the week.
Argentina protests Falklands exercise, despite holding own military exercises
The Argentine Government has sent a formal protest after it was announced that military exercises were to be held on the Falkland Islands.
QinetiQ wins US Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle contracts
QinetiQ has announced it has been awarded two contracts by the US Office of Naval Research to develop parts for use in armoured reconnaissance vehicles.
BAE to deliver 18 M777 ultra lightweight howitzers to US Army
BAE Systems has received an order to provide 18 additional M777 155mm Ultra Lightweight Howitzers to the US Army under a new contract from...
MV-22B lands on HMS Queen Elizabeth
HMS Queen Elizabeth has received a 'flying visit' from a US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft.
British troops deploy on largest NATO exercise in a decade
British troops have arrived in the Netherlands this week as part of a massive 2,500km move by road to Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture, NATO’s flagship exercise in 2018.
1,000 soldiers from the UK and 37 nations join Exercise Cambrian Patrol
More than a thousand soldiers from the British Army and 37 international armies across the world are preparing themselves for Exercise Cambrian Patrol say the British Army.
