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 fast patrol boats head to Norway
HMS Archer, HMS Puncher, HMS Pursuer and HMS Smiter are heading to Norway for NATO exercises.
Lockheed to provide U.S. Navy Hypersonic strike capability
Lockheed Martin has partnered with the U.S. Navy to integrate hypersonic strike capability onto surface ships.
New episode of defence podcast launched
This week the panel discuss the appearance and shoot-down of a Chinese spy balloon over US territory, the implications for international relations and updates on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
UK previously considered leasing two American supply ships
In 2015, the Ministry of Defence explored the opportunity to lease two Auxiliary Cargo and Ammunition (T-AKE) support ships from the United States.
BAE deliver 1,000th F-35 jet fuselage
BAE Systems has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the 1,000th rear fuselage to Lockheed Martin for the F-35 fighter.
HMS Tamar visits Diego Garcia
As part of a visit to the British Indian Ocean Territory, HMS Tamar has made its way to Diego Garcia.
British Destroyer heading for NATO exercises after overhaul
HMS Duncan, following a significant overhaul and successful completion of the Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) off the south coast for a duration of five weeks, is now en route to participate in NATO exercises.
Jets land onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth for training
F-35B Lightning aircraft belonging to 207 Squadron recently departed RAF Marham to embark onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
NATO to discuss ‘accelerated support’ to Ukraine
The acceleration of military support to Ukraine will be the primary focus of a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels today.
Russian troops to advance in ‘most sectors’ in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has issued directives for Russian military forces to push forward in a majority of the sectors within Ukraine.
