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
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.
Britain deploys troops and tanks to Europe to ‘deter Russia’
Britain has deployed 8,000 troops, 72 Challenger 2 tanks, 12 AS90 tracked artillery guns, 120 Warrior armoured fighting vehicles and numerous combat aircraft to Europe in order to "deter Russian aggression".
Minister calls for Royal Navy warships to be more ‘lethal’
James Heappey MP, Armed Forces Minister, has called on Royal Navy ships to be armed in a more lethal way.
British tanks arrive in Finland to ‘deter Russian aggression’
British Challenger tanks are taking part in Exercise Arrow, a two-week long training exercise, to improve the ability of British and Finnish troops to work alongside each other.
