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 commando helicopters over Albania
The Royal Navy's Littoral Response Group (South) concluded a four-day visit to Albania.
Crisis looms as 12,000 MOD buildings may be at risk
Despite completing surveys of 11,602 buildings, the ministry remains tight-lipped about the presence of RAAC, fuelling concerns and frustration.
UK estimates 350,000 Russian troops, 2600 tanks lost in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence estimates over 350,000 Russian personnel casualties, and significant losses of military assets, including 2,600 tanks and 4,900 armoured vehicles, in Ukraine since February 2022.
MOD outlines future steps for DragonFire laser weapon
The current focus is on analysing trial results and preparing for more advanced testing stages.
National security at risk with government cuts to RAF
The E-7 Wedgetail aircraft is an advanced radar station and flying command centre; the problem is that there will be too few, and they'll arrive too late.
Royal Navy scrap plans to test laser weapon on frigate
The test of a directed energy weapon on a Type 23 frigate was scrapped to reallocate resources and focus on the wider Directed Energy Weapons Programme.
Assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark to remain in service
Both ships were reported to have been considered for early retirement to free up sailors for other vessels amid a recruitment crisis in the armed forces.
RAF Voyager tanker in tyre blow out scare
The crew used the aircraft’s external cameras to assess the damage and also sought a visual inspection from a US Air Force F-16 fighter jet participating in the exercise.
Britain to test fire Trident nuclear missile
HMS Vanguard, one of the Royal Navy's four Trident nuclear weapon-carrying submarines, will shortly conduct the test firing of an unarmed Trident D5 ballistic missile in the Atlantic Ocean.
Ukraine missile painted with ‘From Paris with love’
A French-supplied SCALP cruise missile mounted on a Ukrainian Su-24 has been pictured sporting the text "De Paris avec amour, Rachysty, allez en enfer", which translates as 'From Paris with love, Russia go to hell'.
