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
Russian TV threatens Britain with nuclear missile strikes
A TV channel in Russia, a nation currently struggling to invade a smaller neighbour on its own border, has inexplicably threatened "England" with nuclear missile strikes. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be fine then, presumably?
Britain confirms plans to purchase 74 F-35B jets
The head of the Royal Air Force has confirmed plans to purchase 74 F-35B jets adding that it is "possible" the UK may eventually have a fleet of 138 F-35s.
Britain to impose ‘direct rule’ on British Virgin Islands
Britain is poised to impose direct rule over the British Virgin Islands after an inquiry found rampant corruption problems in the territory.
British aircraft deploy over Europe as ‘show of force’
Typhoon jets and a Voyager tanker have flown to Portugal to demonstrate Britain's ability to project airpower over the Atlantic and Western Mediterranean.
NATO warships visit Swedish capital city
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) is scheduled to arrive in Stockholm today for a port visit.
NATO nuclear submarines converge in Scotland
While the visits themselves may be routine logistics stops, the symbolic image of nuclear submarines belonging to NATO's three nuclear powers at the same naval base shows serious unity and collective capability.
Britain deploys troops and tanks to Europe to ‘deter Russia’
8,000 British troops, 72 Challenger 2 tanks, 12 AS90 tracked artillery guns and 120 Warrior armoured fighting vehicles will deploy to countries from Finland to North Macedonia.
French and American nuclear submarines visiting Scotland
Nuclear submarines from three countries are currently berthed in HMNB Clyde at Faslane near Glasgow in Scotland.
Britain giving ‘Stormer’ anti-aircraft vehicles to Ukraine
Britain is donating a number of Stormer armoured vehicles fitted with Starstreak anti-air missile launchers, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Monday.
American nuclear submarine visits naval base in Scotland
The USS Indiana, an American Virginia class nuclear submarine, is visiting HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.
