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
Essex man jailed for offering to spy for Russia
An Essex man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after attempting to offer himself as a spy to the Russian Intelligence Service, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
NATO now producing more ammunition than Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that the alliance has overtaken Russia in ammunition production, a huge milestone in its industrial mobilisation.
Italian Navy leads NATO maritime presence in Mediterranean
Standing #NATO Maritime Group Two (#SNMG2), led by the Italian Navy, has begun a new operational phase in the Mediterranean Sea after departing Taranto, Italy, as part of NATO’s ongoing maritime security operations.
Minister visits veterans at Scotland’s Bravest
Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (SBMC) in Renfrewshire to meet veterans and hear about their transition into civilian employment.
NHS launches £1.8m project to improve veteran healthcare
A new NHS training scheme launched this week will see doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff across England receive specialist training to better identify and support patients from Armed Forces backgrounds.
UK and Germany order new generation of M3 bridges
The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a joint €450 million contract to acquire the latest generation of M3 amphibious bridging and ferry systems from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
Counter Terrorism fighting more state-sponsored activity
Counter Terrorism Policing has confirmed that over one-fifth of its current casework now involves a sharp escalation in foreign interference across the UK.
New veterans support centres to launch across the UK
The UK Government has announced plans for a nationwide network of veterans support centres as part of a new Veterans Strategy aimed at improving access to services for former Armed Forces personnel.
Upgraded Russian spy ship escorted out of North Sea
The Dutch Ministry of Defence said the Russian ship Yantar was escorted out of the North Sea earlier this week after operating near vital maritime infrastructure in the Netherlands’ exclusive economic zone.
Police boost protection for politicians and journalists
Senior counter-terrorism officers say policing resources are being reoriented toward defending democratic institutions and those who represent or report on them, as the threat from both extremists and hostile states continues to rise.
