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 to purchase 100 extra Boxer armoured vehicles
100 extra Boxer armoured vehicles are to be purchased for the British Army, bringing the order to a new total of 623 vehicles.
Britain sending Mastiff armoured vehicles to Ukraine
Britain will be sending an unspecified number of Mastiff heavily armoured patrol vehicles to Ukraine, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed.
Draken to provide ‘aggressor’ aircraft to fight RAF jets
Draken Europe has won a six-year contract to provide 'aggressor' aircraft and pilots for RAF pilots to "fight" against during combat training.
Russian troops forced out of northern Ukraine
Russian forces have now fully withdrawn from northern Ukraine say the British Ministry of Defence in an intelligence update.
Royal Navy carrier supply drones impress in trials
One of the drones travelled 1,000km to drop a 100kg payload on a platform replicating a Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier flight deck.
Single Ukrainian tank takes on entire Russian convoy
In a clip shared by Ukraine's armed forces, a T-64 tank is seen to take on a column of Russian armoured vehicles single-handedly.
Thieves steal fuel meant for HMS Bulwark
It has been reported that thieves have managed to steal £250,000 worth of diesel destined for a docked Royal Navy warship in what is being described as one of the UK's biggest ever fuel heists.
Items found on Russian soldier suggest war crimes
The image, shared by a member of the UK Defence Journal team, shows phones, watches, passports, cash, jewellery and other valuables all believed to have been found on a captured Russian lieutenant.
MoD ‘not proceeding’ with Counter-UAS after faults found
The Ministry of Defence has taken the decision not to proceed with the procurement of Counter-Uncrewed Air System technology from a specific supplier after unresolvable issues were found during the demonstration phase.
Atlas transport aircraft practises night flying around Glasgow
A Royal Air Force A400M 'Atlas' transport aircraft was practising 'touch and go' landings at Glasgow International Airport last night, arriving in the area around 9pm.
