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
Jets land onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth for training
F-35B Lightning aircraft belonging to 207 Squadron recently departed RAF Marham to embark onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
NATO to discuss ‘accelerated support’ to Ukraine
The acceleration of military support to Ukraine will be the primary focus of a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels today.
Russian troops to advance in ‘most sectors’ in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has issued directives for Russian military forces to push forward in a majority of the sectors within Ukraine.
Drone shots show work on huge Glasgow frigate factory
Work has started on a huge expansion of the BAE Systems yard at Govan, with excavators currently filling in the old 'wet basin' to make way for a huge new 'frigate factory'.
Aircraft carrier departs Scotland
The aircraft carrier was recently at Glenmallan in Scotland, where it restocked its ammunition supply.
New Challenger 3 tank ‘within budget and ahead of schedule’
"Another significant milestone has been achieved by the Challenger 3 Delivery Team within budget and ahead of schedule – we are moving closer to delivering one of the most capable and lethal tanks in Europe."
Ukrainian troops ‘quick’ to learn to fight with British tanks
Tank crews from Ukraine have been "quick to master" the controls of the mighty Challenger 2 tank, say the Ministry of Defence.
RFA Mounts Bay supports flying exercises
This week, RFA Mounts Bay has been providing support to 814 and 815 Naval Air Squadrons with day and night procedural flying exercises.
British jet joins effort to monitor NATO border
A British RC-135 surveillance aircraft joined an American RC-135 and an Italian G550 in conducting patrols over almost the entire length of the NATO border with Russia.
U.S. countermeasures contract awarded to BAE Systems
BAE Systems in Nashua, New Hampshire has been awarded a $66 million contract modification for radio frequency countermeasures for the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Foreign Military Sales customer fighter aircraft.
