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
UK purchases additional ‘Remus 100M’ underwater drones
The Royal Navy plans to award a £2 million contract to HII Unmanned Systems for the purchase of additional REMUS 100M autonomous underwater vehicles.
Russian landing ships enter the Mediterranean Sea
Amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a number of Russian amphibious assault ships have entered the Mediterranean Sea and are believed to be heading to the Black Sea.
Military takes command of Border Force vessels in the Channel
The Ministry of Defence has assumed command and control responsibilities for Border Force vessels assigned to the English Channel to counter migrant crossings.
British aircraft monitors Russian forces in Eastern Europe
A British RC-135 aircraft has completed a deployment monitoring Russian forces in Kaliningrad on the Baltic Sea, Belarus north of Ukraine as well as Russian forces in and around Crimea on the Black Sea.
NATO sending more ships, jets and troops to members near Russia
NATO members are putting forces on standby and sending additional ships, fighter jets and personnel to eastern Europe as Russia continues its military build-up in and around Ukraine.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 10
The panel discuss the use of satellite imagery in #OSINT, developments in the Iran-Israel tensions and nuclear negotiations and a major update on the #Ukraine crisis with predictions of what the next two weeks hold.
Royal Navy ‘Vampire’ drones move a step closer
The Royal Navy is moving forward with 'Project Vampire', a plan to procure low-cost fixed-wing drones for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and other tasks.
Russia to hold live fire naval exercise off coast of Ireland
Russia is planning to hold a live fire naval exercise off the southwest coast of Ireland in early February.
New version of Apache attack helicopter enters service
50 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters have been purchased from the United States with 14 of them having been delivered to the British Army so far.
British jets arrive in the U.S. to take part in Red Flag
British jets will be "fighting" the United States Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force.
