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
American cruiser first to visit Finland after NATO expansion
The USS Normandy, a guided-missile cruiser, has completed its historic port visit to Helsinki, marking the first time a U.S. Navy ship has docked in Finland since the country joined NATO.
AUKUS nations to integrate UK torpedo to P-8 sub hunters
The UK, US, and Australia have agreed to integrate the UK’s Sting Ray torpedoes onto P-8A submarine-hunting aircraft.
Northrop to build first Hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor
Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to develop the world’s first Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), a cutting-edge system designed to counter hypersonic missile threats.
Anderson relieves Commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet
Vice Adm. Jeffrey Anderson has officially assumed command of the U.S. 6th Fleet and the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO.
America building up forces in Middle East amid tensions
The USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Wasp along with F-22, F-15E, F-16, and A-10 fighter and attack aircraft are in the region.
NATO early warning aircraft deployed to track Russians
NATO has increased its surveillance flights over Romania to reinforce its presence in the region and monitor Russian military activity near the border.
Sturgeon appears to back UK gifted missiles striking Russia
Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, has hinted at her support for allowing Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets within Russia.
UK warned it is ‘vulnerable’ to missile attack
The UK's missile defence capabilities are in urgent need of improvement, according to a new report from the House of Lords’ International Relations and Defence Committee.
Queen had to tell Boris Johnson about F-35B crash
An excerpt from Boris Johnson’s upcoming memoir reveals that the Queen personally informed him of a crash involving an RAF F-35 fighter jet because he wasn't aware.
British military role in Iraq and Syria to evolve
Over the last decade, the Royal Air Force has conducted over 10,000 sorties, striking more than 1,400 targets in the region as part of Operation Shader.
