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
Industrial action escalates for defence giant Rolls Royce
GMB union has today announced that members at Rolls Royce’s submarine programme in Derby have backed an escalation in the ongoing industrial action facing the company.
Ukrainian drone destroys Russian tank in dramatic footage
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has shared a striking video showing an FPV drone destroying a Russian tank in a massive fireball.
Saturday sells out for Royal International Air Tattoo 2024
More than 150 aircraft have been confirmed for this year's Royal International Air Tattoo #RIAT, causing a surge in ticket sales and resulting in a sell-out for the event’s busiest day, Saturday 20th July.
Ukraine releases video of Russian Su-25 jet ‘destruction’
The Soviet-designed Su-25, nicknamed 'Frogfoot' by NATO, is a heavily armoured ground-attack aircraft used to provide close air support for Russian ground troops.
NATO fighters ‘busy on Baltic Air Policing Mission
All four Allied Air Policing detachments responded to potential threats from Russian military aircraft so far this month.
NATO conducts mine countermeasures exercise in Italy
Specialist crews from the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) participated in combined annual exercises Mare Aperto, Polaris, and Italian Minex 24.
King Charles presents new colours to Irish Guards
King Charles presented new Colours to No 9 and No 12 Company of the Irish Guards at Windsor Castle on 10 June 2024.
BAE awarded £75m for P-8 electronic warfare pods
BAE Systems has been awarded a £75 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop advanced countermeasure pods designed to protect the P-8A from missiles and other threats.
Footage of Ukrainian helicopters engaging Russian targets
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has released a dramatic video showing Hind helicopters engaging Russian ground targets while avoiding counterfire.
Denmark to buy 84 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles
Denmark has requested the purchase of eighty-four (84) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and three (3) AIM-120 AMRAAM guidance sections.
