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
Senior EU official pushes for European aircraft carrier
EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton has suggested the EU build an aircraft carrier.
The Gaza-Israel conflict so far – Key events
The IDF reportedly struck 500 targets in the Gaza Strip overnight.
UK troops boost NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo
This move is in response to the violent attack on Kosovo Police on 24 September, intensifying regional tensions.
Typhoon jets deploy to Poland and Malaysia simultaneously
In the Polish operation, pilots are collaborating in combat air training alongside NATO allies.
British Carrier Strike Group demonstrates ‘punch’
HMS Queen Elizabeth’s jets were busy, with tasks ranging from defending against aerial threats to executing strike attacks.
Labour promise to ‘rearm Britain’ in speech
At the Labour Party Conference, Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey shed light on the party's approach to defence.
British jets intercept Russian aircraft near carrier group
F-35B jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth intercepted a Russian Maritime Patrol Aircraft flying in proximity to the Carrier Strike Group.
America moving supercarrier to support Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group will sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol begins
Renowned globally, the exercise is considered by many as NATO’s most challenging patrolling test.
First Archer artillery gun for British Army arrives in UK
Designed by BAE Systems Bofors in Sweden, the UK expects four more Archers by year's end, with the remaining batch due by spring 2024.
