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
Airbus upgrades A400M firefighting kit
This roll-on/roll-off kit does not require any modification to the aircraft and, therefore, is interchangeable to any aircraft in the A400M fleet.
British tanks fire 63,698 shells in ten years
From 2014-15 to the year-to-date figures in 2023-24, the total number of shells fired amounts to 63,698, and the total shots fired tally up to 63,643.
UK to stand-up second frontline F-35 squadron
The re-establishment of 809 Naval Air Squadron as a frontline F-35 unit, alongside 617 Squadron, will take place on the 8th of December.
UK confirms forces not involved in Gaza combat
The Ministry of Defence have detailed Royal Air Force's operations into Israel and have confirmed that no British forces are involved in combat in Gaza.
Protestors block Glasgow shipyard gates
Protestors have blocked the gates to BAE Systems shipyard in Govan in an effort to "shut down sites which produce components for the F-35 fighter jet". The yard doesn't produce parts for fighter jets.
Exclusive series on defence in independent Scotland
This Friday, explore 'Scotland's Defence: Perspectives and Possibilities', an exclusive UK Defence Journal series by Martin Docherty-Hughes, the SNP Defence Spokesperson.
Concern over funding of new Royal Navy destroyers
A new NAO report highlights that the Royal Navy's shipbuilding pipeline, including the Type 83 destroyers, is forecast to cost £5.9 billion more than the budgets currently allocated.
British surveillance aircraft begin operating near Gaza
The flights, being undertaken off the coast rather than over Gaza and at 25,000ft, are solely to locate hostages.
Labour condemns Tories over £17bn defence budget shortfall
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey MP has fiercely criticised the Government’s handling of defence after a scathing report highlighted funding concerns.
No funding allocated for Meteor missile upgrade
The mid-life upgrade of the Meteor missile has a funding requirement of up to £2 billion to keep it lethal and effective.
