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 surveillance aircraft keeping an eye on Belarus
A British RC-135 'Rivet Joint', a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft, has completed a mission at the border of Belarus from Lithuanian and Polish airspace.
Britain supplying Ukraine with weapons to counter Russian Navy
Ukraine will receive anti-ship missiles from the UK to counter the Russian Navy in the Black and Azov Seas, Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko has said.
Britain purchasing French jets for VIP transport
Four Royal Air Force BAE146 passenger aircraft operated by 32 (The Royal) Squadron are being replaced by two Dassault Falcon 900LX business jets as part of an £80m contract.
British jets ‘grapple’ with more than 50 aircraft over North Sea
The Royal Air Force has taken part in a massive aerial combat training exercise involving over 50 aircraft.
American ‘nuke sniffer’ aircraft operating over Europe
An American aircraft designed to 'sniff' radioactivity associated with nuclear material has deployed from the UK to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Britain deploying troops Poland as tensions rise with Russia
British soldiers will work to support the Polish military as the build-up of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border continues.
American B-52 bombers being deployed to Britain
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers will be deploying to the United Kingdom shortly as part of a 'Bomber Task Force' training mission to "familiarise themselves" with European airspace.
BAE deliver huge software upgrade for British aircraft carriers
The work has seen BAE deliver a "super release" of software updates to both Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, "providing them with the latest capabilities".
British warship building in Scotland ‘enormously beneficial’
The UK has two major warship-building yards, one in Rosyth and the other on the Clyde and both in Scotland.
Heavy British military presence off Irish coast
There is a heavy British military presence off the coast of Ireland in response to a Russian 'live-fire' naval exercise being held south of the country.
