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
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.
British aid lands in Indonesia
An A400M Atlas has delivered 17.5 tonnes of UK aid supplies for those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia.
British forces exercise in Japan for the first time
Soldiers from the Honourable Artillery Company have deployed to Fuji Training Camp where they met with their counterparts from the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force, say the MoD.
NATO Maritime Activities – What is the alliance doing at sea?
NATO naval forces have been very active recently, but what have they been doing?
Royal Marines raid Albanian coastline
Royal Marines Commandos have stormed the coastline of Albania as part of an exercise with NATO allies, say the MoD.
NATO Mine Counter Measure ships return to the Baltic Sea
Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group One (SNMCMG1) is returning to the Baltic Sea for what NATO call "another routine patrol".
Demand ‘kick started’ in light military rotorcraft market say analysts
Data generated by Forecast International indicates that a number of planned new-start acquisition programs will kick-start demand in the long term in the light military rotorcraft market.
UK reaffirms commitment to the Gulf
Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster visited Iraq, Bahrain, and Oman during his visit to the Gulf.
New £1bn deal signed for naval support work
The contracts, which the MoD say will secure over 700 jobs at shipyards across the country, will support the UK’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships and the Royal Navy’s Survey and Hydrographic Fleet.
BAE unveils ‘Black Night’ – the first fully-upgraded Challenger 2 tank
BAE systems say that Black Night comprises cutting-edge technologies and capabilities, which are being offered to the Ministry of Defence as part of the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme.
