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
New veterans support centres to launch across the UK
The UK Government has announced plans for a nationwide network of veterans support centres as part of a new Veterans Strategy aimed at improving access to services for former Armed Forces personnel.
Upgraded Russian spy ship escorted out of North Sea
The Dutch Ministry of Defence said the Russian ship Yantar was escorted out of the North Sea earlier this week after operating near vital maritime infrastructure in the Netherlands’ exclusive economic zone.
Police boost protection for politicians and journalists
Senior counter-terrorism officers say policing resources are being reoriented toward defending democratic institutions and those who represent or report on them, as the threat from both extremists and hostile states continues to rise.
Home Office aircraft conducts overnight Channel patrol
A specially equipped Dash 8 surveillance aircraft operated for the Home Office has been conducting overnight and early morning patrols over the English Channel.
UK ‘overstretched and under-resourced’ with F-35, Lords told
Experts told the House of Lords that Britain’s management of the F-35 fighter jet programme suffers from inconsistency, lack of engineers, and chronic under-resourcing.
Army reservists bolster NATO readiness in Germany
Over 800 British Army reservists have taken part in the largest overseas Reserve deployment since the 1980s during Exercise Rhino Heart in Germany.
RAF holds talks to expand pilot training capacity
The Ministry of Defence has said the Royal Air Force is in ongoing discussions with both private and allied training providers to expand pilot training capacity and address a short-term rise in demand.
UK holds off on Type 32 frigate plans pending review
The Ministry of Defence has made no visible progress on the Type 32 frigate ahead of the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, with the project still in its concept phase and lacking a confirmed design or procurement schedule.
Defence industry site damaged by Pro-Palestine activists
Police are investigating after the Edinburgh offices of Keysight Technologies were damaged early in the early hours this morning.
UK scraps Shadow MK2 upgrade due to cost, capability issues
EXCLUSIVE - The Shadow Mk2 aircraft upgrade has been cancelled after delays and cost overruns.
