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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

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.

British warships escort Russian fleet through English Channel

HMS Dragon and HMS Tyne have escorted Russian amphibious assault vessels through the English Channel.

Increased presence of British surveillance aircraft near Ukraine

British surveillance aircraft operating near the Russian border isn't unusual but there has been a significant increase in the frequency of missions to the coast of Crimea in recent days.

Image of salvaged British F-35 jet leaked

An image has been shared online showing a British F-35B after it was recovered from the seafloor.

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.