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
Iranian hackers selling research stolen from British universities
Iranian hackers have reportedly entered networks at British universities to steal academic research documents which are now for sale on WhatsApp.
Coalition effort in Iraq and Syria ‘Aims at Stability’ say officials
The coalition continues to help forces in both Iraq and Syria establish security and stability, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said to the press.
Sea King helicopters ends 49 years of service
Two Sea King helicopters from 849 Naval Air Squadron flew as far east as Teignmouth, over Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, the northern Cornish resorts of Padstow, Newquay and St Ives, before a final sight of Land’s End, Penzance, Mounts Bay and back to Culdrose.
Typhoon fighters launch from Scotland to intercept Russian bombers ignoring Air Traffic Control
The Russian Blackjacks long-range bombers were not talking to air traffic control, making them a hazard to all other aviation, say the Ministry of Defence.
‘No damage’ to HMS Audacious after smoke builds up inside
The incident is understood to have started in the control room of Audacious after an electrical short caused smoke to form.
Royal Navy fire warning at Spanish vessel near Gibraltar as it approaches nuclear submarine
A Royal Navy vessel fired a warning flare after Spanish Guardia Civil vessel got too close to nuclear submarine HMS Talent.
Plans to procure ‘at least 500’ Boxer vehicles move forward
A programme to supply the British Army with a new fleet of Boxer eight-wheeled armoured vehicles has taken a major step forward.
Government reiterate Type 31e frigate plans
The Government have again confirmed the numbers and entry into service date of the Type 31e Frigates.
HMS Talent loads up with Tomahawk cruise missiles in Gibraltar
HMS Talent, a Trafalgar class nuclear submarines, has been loading Tomahawk cruise missiles in Gibraltar.
Japanese warship exercises Ballistic Missile Defence capability for the first time
The JS ATAGO used an upgraded Aegis Combat System to test their Ballistic Missile Defence capability for the first time.
