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
Tory MP confuses fighter jets while accusing Labour of same
A video released by Andrew Snowden MP has sparked bemusement after he accused Labour of misunderstanding fighter aircraft while misidentifying one himself in the same video.
Royal Marines sniper halts £35m drug boat in Gulf of Oman
Royal Marine snipers aboard a Wildcat fired a precision shot to stop a high-speed drugs boat in the Gulf of Oman, as HMS Lancaster seized £35 million worth of illegal narcotics.
BAE and Rheinmetall team on CV90120 gun upgrade
The deal pairs Rheinmetall’s 120mm L44A1 LR gun with a CV90-based vehicle that BAE says will receive a new engine, active damping, an upgraded electronic architecture and an active protection system.
American heavy armour, gunships ‘open fire’ in Poland
The purpose of large scale training events like Iron Defender 25 is to prove the Polish Armed Forces and their NATO allies’ ability to deter and effectively defend the territory of Poland.
Royal Marines raid urban area in Norway
Royal Marines have carried out a complex urban warfare exercise alongside Norwegian forces as part of the Joint Expeditionary Force’s (JEF) largest live deployment to date.
Britain’s next tank may be already ‘near obsolescence’
Challenger 3 may serve as a capable stopgap, but it embodies a design philosophy already nearing obsolescence argues former tank commander Lt Col Stuart Crawford.
Multiple American warships ‘open fire’ in Atlantic
Three U.S. Navy destroyers have conducted coordinated missile firings in the Atlantic during an event marking the service’s 250th anniversary.
Babcock and WZL 1 to enhance Polish helicopter sustainment
The partnership aims to improve sustainment, maintenance, and technical training capabilities to strengthen Poland’s operational readiness and long-term defence autonomy.
Scottish steelworks to restart with warship supply contract
The Scottish Government has confirmed that Liberty Steel Dalzell, currently the UK’s only plate mill, is preparing to restart operations to supply plate steel for naval warship construction
Nuclear strike training to take place in skies over Europe
Nuclear strike training flights will take place over Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the North Sea. No live weapons will be used.
