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 surveillance aircraft patrols Black Sea
A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
U.S. approves sale of 1,798 missiles of various types to Poland
The United States has finalised the approval for a sale to Poland of 1,798 air-launched missiles across three types.
Royal Navy exploring replenishing missiles at sea
"The Ministry of Defence is actively investigating options for alternative means of replenishing VLS, including underway replenishment."
UK spending £8m to buy new heat exchangers for Astute subs
The Ministry of Defence aims to procure two reactor fresh water-cooling heat exchangers from French firm Naval Group for two Astute class submarines.
HMS Bulwark unlikely to return to sea ‘unless needed’
The promise of assault ship HMS Bulwark taking over from HMS Albion and returning to operational service has morphed into a vague assurance of the ship being made available "if required".
Ranger Regiment deploys 691 times in three years
It has been revealed that the Ranger Regiment, numbering over 1,000 regular soldiers, has deployed 691 times since 2021.
Huge new Glasgow frigate factory progresses
Drone imagery shows the progress of a massive new 'frigate factory' in Glasgow.
Powerful NATO task groups converge off Norway
In a show of might for NATO, the exercise allowed the vessels and their aircraft to demonstrate their ability to defend allied territory while simultaneously defending themselves from potential enemies.
Britain takes delivery of more new F-35 stealth jets
The arrival of more F-35B jets this weekend means the UK now has 34 of the stealth jets.
British frigate HMS Portland fires torpedo
HMS Portland, a Type 23 Frigate, has launched a torpedo on exercise.
