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
Britain considering new radar to keep an eye on space
The Ministry of Defence is seeking market information regarding radar systems able to monitor space, conduct air surveillance in a traditional ground-based air defence role, including surveillance of small air-breathing targets and tactical ballistic missiles.
Britain demonstrates ability to operate carriers near North Pole
British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales led a task group to within 900 miles of the North Pole "to demonstrate the ability of the UK’s two Queen Elizabeth-class carriers to operate in the harshest environmental conditions".
British combat jets go up against each other over North Sea
F-35Bs from RAF Marham have joined Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth to conduct a Fighter Integration exercise, flying against IX (B) Squadron Typhoons and Draken Europe FA20 aircraft over the North Sea.
British aircraft continue monitoring Russian forces in Ukraine
The British fleet of RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’ electronic surveillance aircraft continues to be in heavy use, being deployed to keep an eye on Russian forces in Ukraine.
Chinese agents blamed for drones spying on UK nuclear bases
A Freedom of Information request revealed 18 drone sightings at sensitive military locations in just two years - between 2019 and 2021.
Britain considering sending tanks to Poland
Britain is considering deploying Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks to Poland to allow Poland to supply Ukraine with T-72 tanks.
Popular defence podcast hits 1 million listeners
The OSINT Bunker Podcast has reached over 1,000,000 views, downloads and listens and it's taking the world by storm, I spoke to the team behind it to get a better idea of what they're about.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 3 Episode 2
In the latest episode, the panel discuss the developments in the Ukraine-Russia War, most notably the sinking of the cruiser RFS Moskva.
British nuclear submarine loads up on Tomahawk cruise missiles
HMS Audacious, an Astute-class nuclear submarine, has been loading Tomahawk cruise missiles in Gibraltar.
British and American nuclear submarines visit Gibraltar
HMS Audacious and the USS Georgia were both berthed in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar at the same time.
