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
British F-35 jets ‘attack’ French airfields
British F-35B jets have been exercising with French, Greek and Swiss jets in the Bay of Biscay during Exercise 'Ocean Hit'.
French General assumes command of British Army Division
The British Army’s 1st (United Kingdom) Division is to be led by a French Brigadier General.
Russian control of Black Sea near Ukraine ‘largely neutralised’
The Russian Navy has been 'largely neutralised' by Ukrainian coastal defences in its ability to control a swathe of the Black Sea, say the British Ministry of Defence in an intelligence update.
British warship saves yacht drifting in storm
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan rescued a yacht drifting out of control into the middle of the English Channel.
CV90 instead of Ajax ‘kept under review’
As part of normal business, the Ministry of Defence keeps a range of capabilities under review.
Snake Island – Gut Feelings and Impressions
Since the 14th of April 2022, Snake Island has become a centre of gravity in the War for Ukraine.
Paper calls for renewed NATO focus on the Euro-Atlantic
The paper highlights disinformation around attacks on 5G phone masts and a land war on the European continent and argues NATO must do more against hybrid and conventional threats.
Do British fighter jets ‘protect’ Irish airspace?
The UK, on occasion, scrambles jets to intercept unresponsive aircraft in Irish-controlled airspace but make no mistake, the UK is not protecting Irish airspace.
Irish activist arrested after trying to board British ship
An Irish politician has been arrested after trying to board British naval vessel HMS Enterprise, a survey ship, in Cork Harbour.
Testing begins on British E-7 early warning aircraft radar
Testing recently started on the MESA sensor destined for the UK’s 1st E-7 early warning aircraft, the replacement for the E-3 Sentry.
