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
American nuclear armed submarine visits Scotland
A U.S. Navy Ohio class submarine, the USS Rhode Island, has arrived in Scotland marking the first visit of of a nuclear armed American submarine to the base near Glasgow for a number of years.
British drone hits terrorists in Iraq with Hellfire missile
A Royal Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft has conducted an airstrike against a group of Islamic State terrorists north of Tikrit in Iraq.
UK rules out ‘international competition’ for support ships
The Ministry of Defence has once again confirmed that the Fleet Solid Support ships will, for the most part, be British built.
British F-35 stealth jets training in Finland
The aim of the training is to "strengthen shared security in the Baltic and High North", say NATO.
British defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2030
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced at a NATO summit today that Britain will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030.
Britain announces further £1bn in Ukraine military support
Today’s announcement brings the total UK military support since the outbreak of war to £2.3 billion – more than any country other than the United States.
UK providing carrier, troops and more to NATO to deter Russia
More troops, more Typhoon jets and more F-35B stealth fighters in addition to Royal Navy vessels including Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will be made available to NATO in order to deter Russian aggression.
Royal Navy looking to accelerate Type 45 Destroyer repairs
The Ministry of Defence "is assessing options to accelerate the programme" to complete work to repair propulsion issues with the Type 45 Destroyer fleet.
British Army ‘mobilising’ and speeding up new equipment
The British Army is "mobilising" and it is "speeding up the delivery of new equipment" including artillery, attack helicopters and air defence due to the threat posed by Russia.
NATO increases high alert force from 40,000 to 300,000 troops
The almost eight times increase in NATO Response Force troops is due to the threat posed by Russia, say the Alliance.
