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
HMS Dauntless fires main gun for first time in 7 years
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless recently conducted the first live firing of its 4.5" gun in seven years.
Huge Glasgow ‘frigate factory’ planning permission granted
Planning permission has bene granted for a huge new shipbuilding hall at the BAE Systems site in Govan, with work on the first ship to be built in the facility starting in 2024.
NATO jets train to defend Alliance over Baltic
The scenario simulated peer threats and was designed to test the fighter jets' tactics, techniques, and procedures in a complex, contested air environment.
American jets shoot down object over Alaska
The White House has announced that a high-altitude object, potentially a drone, has been shot down over Alaska today. This follows a Chinese spy balloon shot down previously.
Royal Navy gets new surveillance drone
The high-definition imagery and radar data from the Peregrine drone will be fed directly into warship Combat Management Systems.
British crew fly on American surveillance aircraft
This is the first time in several years that RAF personnel from 51 Sqn have flown on the exercise.
UK increasing medical aid to earthquake-hit Turkey
Support will include a field hospital and C-130 Hercules critical care air support team.
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.
