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
Head of the British Army says that it ‘is too small’
The head of the British Army, General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, has said that he believes the British Army is too small to effectively tackle threats to British interests.
First UK satellite launch to take place in summer
The first satellite launch from the UK (and the first-ever launch of a commercial rocket from Western Europe) will take place this summer from Cornwall, Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin has announced today.
British surveillance aircraft monitors Russian Black Sea fleet
An RC-135 Rivet Joint ‘signals intelligence’ surveillance aircraft has been monitoring the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.
NATO air patrols over Eastern Europe – Who is sending what where
NATO say that around 30 surveillance and fighter aircraft are in the air over Eastern Europe at any one time.
Contracts worth £2bn awarded for Dreadnought sub project
Contracts of over £2 billion have been awarded to begin the third major phase of the Dreadnought submarine nuclear deterrent programme, taking the programme up to sea trials.
UK donates extra £1.3bn in military support to Ukraine
The UK government have said that this is the highest rate of British spending on a conflict since Iraq and Afghanistan.
President Zelensky praises Britain for ‘defending European freedom’
If every country was 'as brave as Britain and Ukraine' then Russia would have already lost, Ukrainian President Zelensky has said.
Russia’s ‘most advanced tank’ destroyed in Ukraine says Britain
The conflict in Ukraine is taking a heavy toll on some of Russia’s most capable units and most advanced capabilities.
Britain promises to defend Finland and Sweden if invaded
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has made clear that the United Kingdom would defend Finland and Sweden regardless of whether or not the nations join NATO.
Russian warship reportedly ‘on fire’ after Ukrainian attack
Russia’s Admiral Makarov has reportedly been hit by Ukrainian missiles and is currently on fire, according to Ukrainian officials.
