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
Chinese national jailed over B-2 base photography
A Chinese national has been jailed for six months after returning to Whiteman Air Force Base and photographing the sensitive B-2 bomber installation despite an earlier warning, according to the US Air Force.
Army deploys 200 troops to tackle Welsh wildfires
Around 200 military personnel have been deployed to South Wales to support emergency services tackling ten large fires, with troops providing logistics, planning support and assistance in difficult terrain.
Ukraine to send captured Russian T-72s to museums
Captured Russian T-72 tanks are to be transferred to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands under a new Ukrainian government scheme.
Ukraine says 260,000 Russian drones neutralised this year
Ukraine says its forces have neutralised more than 260,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026, while the General Staff separately claimed 1,835 operational-tactical UAV losses during its latest 24-hour reporting period.
Typhoon jets scrambled north of Scotland
Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth on Friday night.
NATO condemns Russian airspace violations
NATO Allies have condemned recent airspace violations involving Poland and Romania, blaming Russia for the incidents and pledging further measures to strengthen air and missile defences across the eastern flank.
Nuclear police provide most of UK armed police surge
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary says it provides more than 60% of the UK's total armed policing surge capability, alongside its core role protecting nuclear sites, material in transit and other critical national infrastructure.
Royal Navy drone warship fleet could triple missile capacity
War games examining the Royal Navy's planned shift towards crewed and uncrewed systems are claimed to have produced roughly three times the missile capacity for a North Atlantic conflict, according to a former senior Royal Navy officer.
Rolls-Royce and Reliance plan Indian fighter engine
Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries have announced plans to work together on the design, development and manufacture of an indigenous combat engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
US maintains 400-plus aircraft build-up around Iran
Open-source tracking indicates a sustained US air build-up, with around 237 combat jets and 209 tankers tracked across CENTCOM and the wider network of supporting bases.
