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 Royal Yacht project likely to be scrapped
The project to build the new National Flagship, what many refer to as the new 'Royal Yacht', is now unlikely to proceed, according to reports.
Russia ‘will continue to target civilians’ say analysts
"These strikes against Ukrainian civilian targets are aimed at disturbing their daily lives," said an analyst speaking on The OSINT Bunker podcast.
Massive missile firing exercise held off Scottish coast
Over the space of 10 days, Typhoon and F-35 pilots from eight different squadrons successfully launched a total of 53 missiles at target drones.
British aircraft continues monitoring Russian forces
A British RC-135 surveillance aircraft is currently being escorted by Typhoon fighter jets over the Black Sea as the type monitors Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
Update on troubled Ajax armoured vehicle
The Minister of State For Defence Procurement, Alec Shelbrooke, has updated Parliament on the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle.
Russian jet fires missile ‘near’ British aircraft
In what Russia calls a "malfunction", a Russian Su-27 fighter jet "released a missile" near a British RC-135 surveillance aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea.
Typhoons escort British surveillance aircraft over Black Sea
The Royal Air Force provided one of its RC-135 surveillance aircraft an escort of two Typhoons over the Black Sea today as the type monitored Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
Video shows RAF scramble to save sailor in Atlantic Ocean
A P-8 Poseidon and A400M Atlas were scrambled to the Atlantic Ocean to rescue a distressed sailor.
Tug damaged after hitting Norwegian warship on River Clyde
A tug was damaged in a minor collision with Norwegian Frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen last week as the warship left the River Clyde.
British and Swedish Rangers train together
This exercise has taken place less than six months after Britain promised to protect Sweden and Finland and fortify northern Europe’s defences in the face of renewed threats.
