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George Allison

George Allison
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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

American F-15 jet flies low over Glasgow

An American F-15 fighter jet passed over Glasgow this evening flying at 1,000ft off the ground and clocking in at 430 knots, that's around 500mph.

Britain isn’t letting Ukraine fall without a fight

"The United Kingdom will stand up for the right of countries to choose their alliances."

British E-3D Sentry ‘AWACS’ aircraft to sold to Chile

EXCLUSIVE - A source close to the now-retired E-3D Sentry fleet has told the UK Defence Journal that Chile has purchased E-3D aircraft from Britain.

Massive intelligence gathering effort underway over Europe

Ten surveillance aircraft from multiple Western nations, including Britain, conducted intelligence-gathering missions over the Baltics and Ukraine today.

Third day of British weapon flights to Ukraine

British transport aircraft are now in their third day of delivering "thousands" of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine in the face of a massive build-up of Russian troops.

We made a mistake, sorry

Speculation and news don't mix, we will do better.

British aircraft continue to monitor Russian forces near Ukraine

A British RC-135 'Rivet Joint' intelligence-gathering aircraft is on patrol keeping an eye on Russian forces near the Ukraine border.

British E-3D Sentry ‘AWACS’ aircraft to sold to Chile

EXCLUSIVE - A source close to the now-retired E-3D Sentry fleet has told the UK Defence Journal that Chile is looking to purchase "more than one" retired E-3D aircraft from Britain.

Royal Navy looking for LIDAR system for naval drones

The Royal Navy requires a LIDAR system capable of enhancing the situational awareness and collision avoidance of Uncrewed Surface Vessels.

Retired British E-3 Sentry declares emergency in flight

The E-3 Sentry aircraft, the fleet of which were retired from Royal Air Force service last year, declared an emergency whilst in flight.