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
Russia orders troops to withdraw from Kherson
The withdrawal is yet another humiliating setback for Moscow's forces in the eight-month-old war.
Britain to send 1,000 more surface to air missiles to Ukraine
The UK has provided approximately 1,000 additional surface-to-air missiles to "help counter the Russian threat to Ukrainian infrastructure", say the Ministry of Defence.
New drone images show new frigate HMS Glasgow before launch
Photos and videos captured by a drone show how HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates, looks as the warship prepares for launch.
British Dragonfire laser weapon test fired in the UK
MBDA say that they have successfully carried out the first static high-power laser firing of a sovereign UK laser weapon at a firing range in Porton Down.
UK speeding up purchase of new ships to protect cables
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the purchase of two Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance ships to protect the UK’s critical national undersea infrastructure has been brought forward.
Britain to bolster defences of Estonia to deter aggression
Britain will deploy Typhoon jets, Apache and Chinook helicopters, short-range air defence and rocket artillery to Estonia to protect against Russia aggression.
New Royal Yacht project scrapped
The plan to build new National Flagship, what many refer to as a new 'Royal Yacht', has now been scrapped.
British destroyer operates with US supercarrier
HMS Defender operated closely with the USS George H.W. Bush as the Littoral Response Group (North) deployment "gathers pace" in the Eastern Mediterranean.
RAF training aircraft declares emergency over Glasgow
A Grob G115 aircraft, used by the Royal Air Force for training, declared "pan-pan" and squawked 7700 over Glasgow this afternoon due to "engine issues" before landing safely.
Britain reconsidering cuts to the size of the Army
The Defence Secretary has revealed that discussions are ongoing to scrap plans to reduce the army to 73,000 troops amid the heightened threat from Russia.
