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
Britain looking to spend $368.53m for Tomahawk missile support
The support includes recertification of the UK’s missiles; unscheduled missile maintenance; spares; procurement; training; in-service support and operational flight testing.
British aircraft carrier and frigate arrive in Iceland
British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and frigate HMS Richmond have arrived in Reykjavik, Iceland.
British aircraft carrier joins exercise to defend Iceland
HMS Prince of Wales and frigate HMS Richmond have joined Exercise Northern Viking 22, an exercise practising the defence of the sea routes around Iceland.
British, US and Polish jets train for combat over Poland
10 fighter jets from Britain, America and Poland executed air to air combat training over Poland this week.
British P-8 Poseidon escorts British vessels in the Baltic
The aim of this mission was to ensure the safe transit of British and Danish supply ships as they delivered military vehicles and equipment to NATO battlegroup forces in Estonia.
British supplied missile downs Russian helicopter in Ukraine
A British StarStreak anti-aircraft missile has been used to shoot down a Russian helicopter in Ukraine for the first time.
Scotland loses out to Ruritania on UK shipbuilding contracts
It has emerged this morning that work promised to Scotland will instead go to Ruritania after Zenda Industries won a contract to build frigates.
New Frigate to temporarily assume ferry duties for Scottish islands
HMS Glasgow, currently being built on the Clyde, is to be used to ferry passengers between Scottish islands after a request from the Scottish Government due to delays with the ferries being built at Port Glasgow.
Best of British – AJAX Armoured Vehicles Destined for Russia!
In what may be seen as the very best of British ingenuity, the MoD has decided to sell the AJAX vehicles to Russia, in an attempt to assist Ukraine indirectly in their ongoing conflict.
Red Arrows begin ‘Blue Arrows’ makeover thanks to funding
After successfully attracting funding from Pepsi, the famous Red Arrows are to be painted Blue.
