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
Union warns 100 base caretakers could lose jobs and homes
The PCS union says more than 100 military base caretakers face losing their jobs and tied homes under MOD plans to abolish 125 caretaker posts across the reserve estate.
American nuke sub arrives in Scotland for visit
The US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS Oregon arrived at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland, for a scheduled port visit.
Ukraine widens deep strikes to Russian warehousing
Ukraine has expanded its long-range strike campaign to include warehouses belonging to the Russian retail giant Wildberries, an additional target set being prosecuted alongside its continued campaign against Russia's oil system.
Only Russian mobilisation could shift the war, official says
Russia is broadly replacing its losses through recruitment but is not generating mass needed to change the course of the war, and only a decision to mobilise could shift the front line, according to a Western official.
Ballistic missiles remain Ukraine’s hardest air threat
Russian ballistic missiles remain by far the primary threat in Russia's deep-strike campaign against Ukraine, driven by shortfalls in Patriot interceptor stocks.
Targeting of Ukraine politicians among Russian options
More focused targeting of Ukrainian political figures is among the escalation options being examined by Western analysts as they weigh whether President Putin will seek to escalate the war or negotiate.
BAE lands £135m Royal Navy torpedo support deal
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth just over £135 million to maintain the Royal Navy's Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes, placed without competition on the grounds that no other company is capable of doing the work.
New GCAP fighter jet could enter service two years early
There is a strong push to bring forward the entry into service of the GCAP fighter jet by around two years, and doing so is feasible provided the initial version enters service more gradually, according to Leonardo's chief executive.
A conversation with the Commodore commanding SNMG1
Commodore Maryla Ingham commands Standing NATO Maritime Group One. Speaking from her flagship, she talked about undersea cables, the Russian Navy, and a 20-year-old sailor from Canada who had never seen the ocean until two years ago.
Ukrainian strikes moving to isolate Crimea, official says
Ukrainian long-range strikes are having a significant effect in isolating Crimea and degrading Russia's ability to resupply its forces, with Ukraine striking up to 190 vessels at sea in the month of July alone.
