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
UK has no plans to send more Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine
The UK government has confirmed that it has no plans to supply Ukraine with additional Challenger 2 tanks, according to a written parliamentary response from the Ministry of Defence.
Leonardo and Baykar team on next-generation military drones
Defence giant Leonardo and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed an agreement to develop advanced unmanned aerial systems.
American B-52 bombers patrol Baltic to reassure allies
Two American B-52 bombers have conducted an extensive patrol over the Baltic Sea.
The U.S. bombers conducted a routine mission with Finland and Sweden.
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British aircraft continues to gather intel on Russia
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has conducted a patrol over Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and the Baltic Sea, monitoring Russia.
British drone strikes terrorist in Syria with Hellfire missile
The Reaper engaged using its Hellfire missile system, successfully eliminating the target.
Defence taking lessons from Ukraine war in upcoming review
A new parliamentary question submitted by Martin Wrigley, Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot, calls on the Government to evaluate the effectiveness of its...
RFA Fort Victoria ‘delayed to prioritise’ higher priority outputs
A parliamentary question from Mark Francois, Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, sought information on the planned timetable for RFA Fort Victoria to rejoin the active fleet.
Britain takes delivery of 50th and final new Apache gunship
The UK has received its 50th AH-64E Apache at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona, marking the completion of its fleet of the world’s most advanced attack helicopters for the British Army.
British warships shadow Russian task force near UK waters
HMS Somerset, a Type 23 frigate, closely observed the movements of the Russian Steregushchiy-class corvette Boikiy, which was escorting the merchant vessel Baltic Leader from Syria through the English Channel and the North Sea.
Cost and timeline uncertainty for new support ships
Work is being undertaken to understand the impact on the Fleet Solid Support programme following the recent takeover of Harland & Wolff by Navantia UK.
