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
New British helicopter programme moves into next phase
The next stage of the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Programme has been announced.
HMS Venturer linked to county of Essex
Essex County Council has agreed to the county's affiliation with HMS Venturer, a Type 31 frigate currently under construction in Scotland.
British aircraft carrier ‘opens fire’ in North Sea
The crew of HMS Prince of Wales have undertaken small arms practise.
Cook Defence Systems ‘on track’ to support Ukraine
To reverse-engineer new tracks compatible with the Soviet-era vehicles, the experts at Cook Defence Systems had to rely on museum pieces.
British jets carry out airstrikes in Yemen
Four Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by two Voyager tankers, again participated in a coalition strike against Houthi military facilities in Yemen.
UK sending 200 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine
This brings the total number of Brimstone missiles provided to Ukraine to more than 1,300
Britain to boost Ukraine’s artillery munitions
the UK will spend nearly a quarter of a billion pounds throughout the next year to procure urgently needed artillery ammunition to boost Ukraine's reserves.
UK looking to allow drones to evacuate causalities
The system could, in extremis, allow a drone to conduct casualty extraction
Stunning drone shots of Canadian warship in Edinburgh
Dave Cullen captured the moment Canadian warship HMCS Charlottetown made her grand entrance in the port of Leith, Scotland, ahead of Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.
UK outlines three ‘tiers’ of military drones
The UK's drone strategy includes Tier 1 as expendable, Tier 2 as semi-expendable, and Tier 3 as fully survivable uncrewed aerial systems.
