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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

Britain keeping drone fleet numbers ‘under constant review’

The UK Government have confirmed that they are keeping the size and capability of the UK's Remotely Piloted Air Systems fleet "under constant review".

British aircraft trains with American forces in Alaska

Four crews and a C-130J Hercules have deployed to Anchorage to take part in Exercise RED FLAG Alaska 2022.

British Army donates 84,000 helmets to Ukraine

British soldiers have sorted and packed 84,000 surplus helmets that are now bound for the Ukrainian military.

Korean ‘Black Eagles’ display team heading to Britain

The Republic of Korea Air Force’s aerobatics team, the Black Eagles, will be performing at three airshows in Britain this July.

UK has ‘no intention’ of reversing tank fleet cuts

The increasing deployments of British tanks to the European continent due to Russian aggression has "not affected" the decision to reduce the British Challenger tank fleet from 227 to 148.

Rosyth wins 10 year carrier maintenance contract

Babcock at Rosyth has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide dry-dock maintenance for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, beating H&W...

Royal Navy trials using commercial tankers to sustain fleet

The Royal Navy has announced that they have been exploring the idea of NATO naval vessels using commercial tankers to supply fuel to warships "in times of crisis".

Russia loses ‘one third’ of ground force in Ukraine according to UK

Russia has now lost one-third of the ground combat force it committed to the invasion of Ukraine.

What has the UK sent to Ukraine so far?

Britain has so far sent thousands of missiles and provided over £1 billion in aid to Ukraine, here's a breakdown of those numbers.

British troops parachute into North Macedonia

A C-17 transport aircraft flew to North Macedonia from RAF Brize Norton to discreetly drop British troops into the Krivolak training area as part of an effort to deter further Russian aggression in the region.