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
Britain flexes rapid deployment of rocket artillery
The UK has demonstrated its ability to rapidly deploy rocket artillery after an A400M Atlas swiftly delivered MLRS during the recent Cobra Warrior exercise.
Troubled Ajax armoured vehicle project ‘in recovery’
Ajax’s Initial Operating Capability of a trained and deployable squadron is to be achieved between July and December 2025.
British carrier captures stunning Northern Lights images
HMS Queen Elizabeth's crew were treated to a spectacular display of the Northern Lights.
Russia has lost 90 combat aircraft over Ukraine
In its latest intelligence update, the British Ministry of Defence have discussed Russian aircraft losses and surge capacity of the Russia Aerospace Forces.
Norwegian F-35 jets land on Finnish road for First Time
Two Norwegian F-35As touched down on a motorway in Tervo, Finland on September 21 at approximately 04:00 PM local time.
Ukraine tests ground combat drone ‘Ironclad’ on front lines
Ironclad is designed primarily for assault operations and front-line fire support.
Osprey tiltrotor lands on British aircraft carrier
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor has landed onboard the Kings Flagship, aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Unnamed European nation awards Elbit $95m for SkyStriker
Elbit Systems Ltd, based in Haifa, Israel, has been granted a contract valued at $95 million to provide SkyStriker loitering munitions to an undisclosed European country.
HMS Trent embarks on African Autumn mission
With Gibraltar serving as her operational front base, the patrol ship is dedicated to safeguarding West African waters, crucial channels for approximately £6bn of the UK's annual trade.
British drone releases torpedo at sea for first time
During the multinational exercise, the T-600 successfully released an inert Sting Ray training variant anti-submarine torpedo during a flight mission at sea for the first time.
