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
Poland to purchase balloon based radar system
The 'Tethered Aerostat Radar System' is an American low-level airborne ground surveillance system that uses aerostats (moored balloons) as radar platforms.
Drone shots show progress of new frigate in Glasgow
HMS Cardiff, and the frigate factory beside the Type 26 Frigate, are currently under construction in Govan, Glasgow.
British C-17 delivers attack helicopters to Arctic
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster recently delivered Army Air Corps Apache helicopters to Royal Norwegian Air Force Base Bardufoss.
UK appears to recommit to full order of 138 F-35Bs
Despite previously dropping the target of "138 aircraft through the life of the programme", the UK appears to have reconfirmed that plan.
HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond in Red Sea
As Houthi attacks against commercial vessels continue, Royal Navy warship HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
British troops fire Archer artillery in Sweden
Archer Mobile Howitzers operated by British troops fired 155mm rounds during a training exercise in Sweden.
Troubling capability shortfalls of British Army laid bare
Issues include a lack of tank, infantry fighting vehicles and artillery numbers plus missile defence and a range of other capability shortfalls.
MOD blasted for increasing secrecy over normally public data
"The Ministry of Defence has become demonstrably less transparent over the past decade."
Defence Committee urges Government to boost military
The Committee finds that, in the event of a prolonged high-intensity war, equipment which is even halfway viable for regeneration is better than none.
Lack of Irish security ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A new report published today by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
