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 jets intercept Russian aircraft near carrier group
F-35B jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth intercepted a Russian Maritime Patrol Aircraft flying in proximity to the Carrier Strike Group.
America moving supercarrier to support Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group will sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol begins
Renowned globally, the exercise is considered by many as NATO’s most challenging patrolling test.
First Archer artillery gun for British Army arrives in UK
Designed by BAE Systems Bofors in Sweden, the UK expects four more Archers by year's end, with the remaining batch due by spring 2024.
Conflict breaks out in Israel and Gaza
In the early hours, a series of rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, targeting various locations within Israel.
Sunak tweet debunked; Czechs sent first tanks to Ukraine
The United Kingdom was the first country to pledge Western tanks to Ukraine, however, the distinction of being the first to provide tanks goes to the Czech Republic.
UK ranked second most powerful country in ‘soft power’
Soft power is a measure of a country's ability to shape international outcomes without the use of force, largely through diplomacy.
The failed bid to use Concorde as Britain’s ‘Air Force One’
Back in 2006, a group of MPs proposed that the UK Government recommission Concorde to serve as 'Royal Air Force One'.
British aircraft lands near Polish border to supply Ukraine
Royal Air Force C-17 flights supplying weapons, ammunition and other equipment started before the invasion and have not stopped since.
Rolls-Royce new hybrid-electric engine in first fuel burn
Rolls-Royce reports that its newly developed hybrid-electric engine has completed its first fuel burn.
