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
Ukraine maps supply chain behind Russian Iskander missiles
Ukraine's military intelligence has published new data identifying components, companies and individuals it says are connected to production of Russia's 9M723 Iskander-M ballistic missile, including dozens of foreign-made electronic parts.
Allies asked in writing for views on US bases in Europe
Allies have been sent a written questionnaire seeking their views ahead of the American review of United States force posture in Europe, the Pentagon's senior policy official has confirmed at #NATO HQ in Brussels.
British Army trials new battlefield radar in Canada
British Army gunners are testing the new Ground Based Surveillance Radar in Canada, using the lightweight system to track troops, vehicles, aircraft and drones and to help correct artillery fire.
UK says Ukraine disrupted major Russian chemical plant
British Defence Intelligence says Ukrainian drone strikes damaged the Novomoskovsk Azot Chemical Plant, a major Russian industrial site linked to chemicals used in military explosives production.
Credible defence media and the fight against online misinformation
A fast official response and a trusted outlet with the reach to amplify it stopped a false narrative about a British warship being hit before it settled as fact.
Sweden seeks to seize Russian-owned land by naval base
Sweden's Armed Forces have asked the government to expropriate a strategically placed property at the entrance to Muskö Naval Base, arguing that its Russian ownership and location create an unacceptable risk.
QinetiQ forms team for British Army ZODIAC bid
QinetiQ has assembled Accenture, Northrop Grumman UK and ten specialist SMEs to compete for the Commissioning and Scaling contract within the British Army's Land Intelligence and Targeting Programme.
First new UK-built Islander begins ground testing
Britten-Norman has begun ground testing the first BN2B-26 Islander completed through its reshored UK production line at Bembridge, with a first flight targeted for September.
NATO surveillance drone flies 25 hour mission
A NATO RQ-4D Phoenix has returned to Sigonella in Sicily after a sortie lasting around 25 hours, most of it flown without appearing on public flight tracking.
CIA chief was aboard mystery US C-17 flight to Moscow
We now know why a US Air Force C-17 landed in Moscow today, CIA Director John Ratcliffe was aboard the aircraft for meetings in the Russian capital.
