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 jet joins huge 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.
Russian troops ditch 30 armoured vehicles in single incident
There have been heavy casualties in Vuhledar, with inexperienced units being committed and the abandonment of armoured vehicles after a failed assault.
British tankers continue supporting fight against Daesh
Voyager tankers continue to launch from RAF Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus to support sorties against terrorist group Daesh.
Britain starts construction on new nuclear missile submarine
Steel has been cut today on HMS Warspite, the third of four new nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed Dreadnought Class submarines.
Helicopter scours Glasgow Airport area for emergency beacon
A Search and Rescue helicopter belonging to HM Coastguard was involved in the search for an emergency beacon near Glasgow Airport this morning which, luckily, turned out to be an accidental activation.
Britain to train Ukrainian fighter pilots
The training will ensure Ukrainian pilots can fly sophisticated NATO-standard fighter jets.
Labour calls for UK rearmament and end to military cuts
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey has called for Britain to rearm and urged the Government to boost efforts to reinforce Ukraine while also calling for an end to British military budget cuts.
British Poseidon aircraft get new rescue capability
A Royal Air Force Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft recently demonstrated its capability to deploy search and rescue equipment designed to support up to 100 individuals in maritime distress.
RAF hoping for more E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft
The Air Chief Marshal stood by the decision to purchase three of the type but stated that the aspiration for the future fleet is five aircraft.
UK deploys Search & Rescue teams to Turkey after earthquakes
The United Kingdom is deploying emergency response teams to Turkey to support ongoing rescue efforts in the wake of the recent earthquakes.
