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 Apache attack helicopters deploy to Macedonia
The exercise involves helicopter-borne air assaults and sees French and Italian troops working under the British chain of command.
‘Ukraine will win’ – British PM Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the Ukrainian Parliament "Ukraine will win, Ukraine will be free".
ASRAAM Block 6 enters service on Typhoon
ASRAAM Block 6 standard has new and updated sub-systems, built-in cooling and a new British-built seeker. As it uses no US-made components, it can be exported without ITAR restrictions.
Russian TV threatens Britain with nuclear missile strikes
A TV channel in Russia, a nation currently struggling to invade a smaller neighbour on its own border, has inexplicably threatened "England" with nuclear missile strikes. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be fine then, presumably?
Britain confirms plans to purchase 74 F-35B jets
The head of the Royal Air Force has confirmed plans to purchase 74 F-35B jets adding that it is "possible" the UK may eventually have a fleet of 138 F-35s.
Britain to impose ‘direct rule’ on British Virgin Islands
Britain is poised to impose direct rule over the British Virgin Islands after an inquiry found rampant corruption problems in the territory.
British aircraft deploy over Europe as ‘show of force’
Typhoon jets and a Voyager tanker have flown to Portugal to demonstrate Britain's ability to project airpower over the Atlantic and Western Mediterranean.
NATO warships visit Swedish capital city
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) is scheduled to arrive in Stockholm today for a port visit.
NATO nuclear submarines converge in Scotland
While the visits themselves may be routine logistics stops, the symbolic image of nuclear submarines belonging to NATO's three nuclear powers at the same naval base shows serious unity and collective capability.
Britain deploys troops and tanks to Europe to ‘deter Russia’
8,000 British troops, 72 Challenger 2 tanks, 12 AS90 tracked artillery guns and 120 Warrior armoured fighting vehicles will deploy to countries from Finland to North Macedonia.
