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
British warship downs drone sent to attack it
HMS Diamond has engaged a Houthi attack drone targeting the vessel in the Red Sea, with no damage to Diamond or her crew reported.
Royal Navy facilitates research in Antarctica
HMS Protector recently undertook a mission to Antarctica, hosting two researchers from the University of Portsmouth.
US to station nuclear weapons in UK amid tensions with Russia
The United States is reportedly planning to station nuclear weapons at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, marking the first such deployment in the United Kingdom in 15 years.
Royal Navy progress autonomous minehunting ops
The Royal Navy has reported significant progress in the domain of minehunting through the use of autonomous systems.
U.S. Air Force warns British public over lasers aimed at jets
The United States Air Force has issued a warning to the public in the United Kingdom about the risks and legal consequences of pointing laser pointers at military aircraft.
Contract awarded for military bridging
Designed to extend up to 46 metres and capable of bearing the weight of the British Army's future tank, the Challenger 3, these bridges are intended for crossing both wet and dry gaps.
British military shrinks by nearly 30% since 2000
Since the year 2000, a total of 65,520 personnel have been cut across the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines, and the Royal Air Force.
Status of the Type 45 Destroyer fleet
HMS Diamond, HMS Duncan and HMS Dauntless are all currently available for operations.
Charity ’13 Frigates being built in Scotland’ t-shirt launched
Our annual charity fundraising effort kicks off this year with a t-shirt proclaiming that, despite nonsense online, 13 frigates are, in fact, being built in Scotland.
NATO troops train for ‘likely’ trench warfare
While trenches might conjure visions of the First World War, it is something troops will likely face in the coming years, say NATO.
