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 patrol NATO’s east border amid Ukraine conflict
Operation Azotize, initiated in March 2023, marks the second deployment of RAF Typhoons to Eastern Europe following Russia's invasion in February 2022.
The next ship to be named after Glasgow
The starship USS Glasgow makes its (sort of) stellar debut on the Emmy Award-winning series, Star Trek: Picard.
MoD spends over £200m on defence consultants
"For ease of reference the value reported was £204.974 million."
British aircraft carrier to trial ‘Project Mojave’ drones
The Royal Navy has announced its intention to award a contract to General Atomics to trial 'Project Mojave' drones onboard a British aircraft carrier.
AI being used in defence personnel management
In a recent parliamentary written question, Dave Doogan, SNP Spokesperson for Defence, queried about the use of automated decision-making systems within the Ministry of Defence, particularly regarding personnel decisions.
British troops jump into Estonia from C-17
Pathfinders from the British Army's 16 Air Assault Brigade jumped from an RAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft at altitude of 12,000 feet over the Rapla Air Base in Estonia.
MoD to procure deep-water ‘Remotely Operating Vehicle’
The intended procurement includes at least one deep-water, work class ROV system, along with the launch and recovery system, control, workshop, and support containers.
British Typhoon jets continue patrols over Syria
The primary role of this mission is to support allied ground forces and conduct air strikes against identified terrorist targets.
British surveillance aircraft monitoring Russians in Ukraine
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has again conducted a patrol over Romania close to the border of Ukraine.
UK kick-starts £125m missile defence development strategy
In a newly-released Prior Information Notice, the Ministry of Defence has unveiled its plans for a Missile Defence Research & Development Category Strategy.
