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George Allison

George Allison
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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

NATO Deputy Secretary General ‘We must support Ukraine’

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană visited the Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) Headquarters in Northwood, United Kingdom.

E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth

More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting the UK’s E-7 Wedgetail fleet continue to take shape.

Royal Navy in £33m double drugs blow

HMS Lancaster seized nearly £33m of illegal drugs as she struck twice against traffickers in the Middle East within 24 hours.

Leeds man pleads guilty to hosting ‘racist terrorist website’

A 46-year-old man from Leeds has pleaded guilty to four terrorism offences at Sheffield Crown Court.

NATO releases strategy on biotech and human enhancement

Biotechnology and Human Enhancement technologies were identified as a priority emerging, disruptive technology in 2019. 

British MOD official jailed for secret payments

A former Ministry of Defence official, Jeffrey Cook, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for misconduct in public office.

MOD issues notice for illumination shells

The Ministry of Defence is looking for 16,000 105mm illumination shells.

British jets assisting Israel against Iran drone attack

Israel’s Channel 12 have reported that US and UK fighter jets shot down Iranian drones near the Syria-Iraq border this morning.

Spanish police boat crashes while in Gibraltar waters

Despite sustaining damage, the boat managed to reach Spain after leaving British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.

What we know about the Iranian attack on Israel

Iran launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on Israel on April 13, 2024, here are the details.