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
Charity t-shirt in aid of Ukraine now being sold
There are several Ukrainian charities working on the ground, we intend to donate the profits from selling this to help them.
Type 45 Destroyers may be fitted with Mk41 VLS
The Royal Navy is seeking to increase the number of ships fitted with Mk 41 vertical launch systems.
FC/ASW missile to be compatible with Mk41 VLS
It has been confirmed that the missiles resulting from the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme will be compatible with the Mark 41 vertical launch system.
Counter-hypersonic capability key feature of Type 83 Destroyer
A key capability of the Type 83 Destroyer, the ship replacing the Type 45 Destroyer, will be the development of a counter-hypersonic capability.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine – How is day two going?
Russia, due to fierce resistance from the Ukrainian military, has failed to achieve its first-day objectives and lost territory it had earlier captured but heavy fighting continues.
Britain to increase fighter jet presence in Poland and Romania
Typhoon jets and Voyager tankers will support continuous NATO air policing efforts over Poland and Romania.
‘Military force met with military force’ if Russia attacks NATO member
Britain has reassured NATO members "that if one Russian boot lands on NATO soil, military force will be met by military force".
Ukrainian leader calls on citizens to fight Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has called on 'all citizens who were ready to defend the country from Russian forces' to come forward, saying weapons would be given to anyone who wants them.
Latest updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
At around 3am this morning, Russian forces began a massive assault into Ukraine - here's a summary of what's been happening.
Russia launches ‘full scale’ invasion of Ukraine
At 6am Moscow time, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation to invade Ukraine; minutes later, missile strikes began at locations across the country including near the capital Kyiv.
