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
Britain launches new ‘Ground Based Air Defence’ project
The new "system of systems" must provide "sufficient, effective capability to warn, inform, deter and defeat all air threats including aircraft, missiles, munitions, and UAS".
Is Irish defence becoming increasingly reliant on Britain?
Irish Examiner Defence Correspondent Sean O'Riordan examined whether or not Ireland is becoming a type of British protectorate, asking, "can we keep pretending we are neutral when experts must think it's obvious we are not?".
Type 26 Frigate project update, first in water this year
BAE Systems has confirmed that HMS Glasgow, the first Type 26 frigate, is set to enter the water for the first time this year.
Russian forces preparing for Ukrainian counterattack
Russian forces are "almost certainly" massing in preparation for a counter-offensive from Ukraine, the British Ministry of Defence warned on Saturday.
More American nuclear submarines arrive in Scotland
Two more American submarines arrived on the River Clyde in Scotland this week on routine visits, marking a significant increase in allied submarine activity.
AUKUS crew fly RC-135 surveillance aircraft over Pacific
American, Australia and British crews have jointly flown a surveillance aircraft over the Pacific "demonstrating our strong alliance and our ability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific" say the U.S. Air Force.
Royal Navy prepares for nuclear attack on NATO exercise
Royal Navy medics have undertaken routine training dealing with the aftermath of chemical and nuclear attacks with NATO allies in the Czech Republic.
British General impressed by courage of Ukrainian soldiers
General Sir Patrick Sanders, the head of the British Army, has praised "the courage, morale and fighting spirit" of Ukrainian troops being trained by the British Army.
British jets go up ‘against’ Greek fighters
Typhoon jets currently deployed in Romania recently participated in 'Dissimilar Air Combat Training' with the Greek air force.
Rolls Royce picked to supply MTU engines for Boxer
WFEL and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) have selected Rolls Royce to supply their MTU engine for the British Army’s new Boxer Armoured vehicles.
