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
NATO launch course designed to prepare commanders ‘to counter marauding terrorist attacks’
With NATO support, a specialised course at the Ordnance School of the Irish Defence Forces teaches commanders how to end a terrorist attack with minimal casualties.
Wildcat helicopters return home after hurricane relief mission
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter Flight 216 from 815 Naval Air Squadron has returned home after a seven month deployment in the Caribbean embarked on RFA Mounts Bay.
BSI revise guidance for information security management
BSI, the business standards company, has revised its guidance standard for information security management systems.
Royal Marines storm Greek airfield
Bravo Company, 40 Commando, deployed from HMS Ocean and stormed a Greek airfield.
HMS Ocean leads NATO fleet storming Crete in major exercise
More than 20 ships and over 300 British, Greek and US Marines led by HMS Ocean, participated in storming Crete for the Greek Navy’s main autumn war games.
Report argues Britain must ‘invest more in the tools required’ to remain a global...
A new policy paper finds that in order for Britain to maintain a position as a global power; it must invest more in the tools that ensure it can 'protect itself and prevent conflict'.
Infrastructure works worth £500m continue at RAF Marham to prepare for the F-35
Infrastructure works to prepare RAF Marham for the arrival of the F-35 combat aircraft next year are well underway at the Norfolk base.
WATCH: Interview with the first F-35 pilot to land aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in...
Watch an interview with Commander Nath Gray, Royal Navy F-35 pilot - he will be the first pilot to land aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2018.
‘Dragonworks’ laser test facility opened by Qinetiq in Farnbourough
The new facility, named Dragonworks, will serve as a test bed for all technologies associated with high-energy lasers for military or commercial applications say Qinetiq.
Qinetiq discuss schedule for testing of new British ‘Dragonfire’ laser weapon
Qinetiq have discussed the schedule for the testing of 'Dragonfire' a new British laser directed energy weapon.
