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
Typhoon jets practise interception over Scotland
Typhoon jets departed RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland in order to conduct Quick Reaction Alert training with a Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft operated by Draken.
Ukrainian troops arriving in UK for British weapons training
Ukrainian troops will arrive in Britain soon for training with the British military, the UK Government has confirmed.
Royal Navy in £32m deal for autonomous mine-hunting systems
The first MAUV equipment delivery is expected in Spring 2023.
Ukraine praises ‘wonderful, powerful’ Britain as ‘most sincere friend’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on leaders in the west to "follow the example of the United Kingdom" when Prime Minister Boris Johnson conducted a surprise visit to the capital of Ukraine at the weekend.
British carrier completes largest Arctic exercise since Cold War
British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales led more than 3,000 sailors and Royal Marines inside the Arctic Circle to demonstrate the UK’s commitment to "safeguarding Europe’s ‘northern flank’ against any aggressor".
Shipbuilding misinformation continues to spread in Scotland
It has been incorrectly claimed that that number of warships to be built in Scotland reduced to eight ships.
Britain takes command of NATO jets defending Romania
Britain has taken command of NATO’s air policing mission in Romania.
Britain sending additional £100m worth of military equipment to Ukraine
Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK will send a further £100m of lethal aid to Ukraine, including more anti-aircraft missiles, anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions.
Britain to purchase 100 extra Boxer armoured vehicles
100 extra Boxer armoured vehicles are to be purchased for the British Army, bringing the order to a new total of 623 vehicles.
Britain sending Mastiff armoured vehicles to Ukraine
Britain will be sending an unspecified number of Mastiff heavily armoured patrol vehicles to Ukraine, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed.
