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
Applications to armed forces from Commonwealth citizens surge
The British Army received 16,990 applications from Commonwealth citizens last year; however, 7,880 were rejected, and 1,360 withdrew their applications.
HMS Westminster confirmed for disposal
The Ministry of Defence has provided further details on the planned disposal of HMS Westminster, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate.
Britain commits £350m to Laser weapon programme
"The DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon will see £350 million in government investment by April 2027 to deliver minimum deployable capability."
Royal Navy fleet status snapshot
It is estimated that the Royal Navy has one carrier, two destroyers, five frigates and three submarines available to deploy.
Future of assault ships remains uncertain despite commitment
HMS Bulwark, initially set to return to the fleet after completing maintenance and upgrades, will now be maintained in a state of readiness, ready to be deployed only if necessary.
Britain has full operational control over Trident
Despite what some may say, the UK has full operational control over its Trident nuclear weapons.
Royal Navy escorts Russian warships through English Channel
Over the past two days, the Royal Navy has escorted five Russian ships through to the North Sea.
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American B-52 bombers land in Britain
"The bombers provide deterrence by introducing greater operational unpredictability for potential adversaries."
Britain takes delivery of more new F-35 jets
With one aircraft lost in an accident and four test jets in the US, there are now 30 of the type in operational service in the UK.
