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
77th Brigade ‘not being used against UK population’
77th Brigade were involved in countering misinformation online relating to #COVID19 but they are keen to stress they "do not, and have never, conducted any kind of action against British citizens".
British Army show off new tank camouflage
The British Army say that the new camouflage scheme drastically reduced both detection and recognition in critical short-range distances up to around one mile
Spacewalk to fit British kit to International Space Station
Two astronauts will today undertake a spacewalk to install a revolutionary piece of British-funded tech on the International Space Station, marking the UK’s first major industrial contribution to the space station.
British Commandos in Norway test positive for COVID19
The troops were to take part in the NATO winter warfare exercise 'Joint Viking', however the exercise has now been cancelled due to rising numbers of positive test results.
Welding components ordered for Rosyth frigate factory
Babcock have placed an order for a set of PEMA welding and production lines for the 'frigate factory' in Rosyth, Scotland.
British Army ‘committed to armoured future’
The British Army say that is currently managing one of the largest military modernisation projects in the world.
Contract awarded for drone jammers for Royal Navy ships
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £2 million contract to Kirintec to fill an urgent capability requirement to provide counter-unmanned air system jammers to the Royal Navy.
Typhoon jets bomb caves in Iraq
Typhoon jets have hit two groups of Islamic State terrorists in caves in northern Iraq.
German warship to trial high-energy laser weapon
Trials of the laser weapon onboard the German frigate Sachsen are to take place in 2022.
Drone to give British patrol vessels ‘eyes in the sky’
Over 4ft long and with a wingspan of 9ft, Puma can survey an area of up to 270 square miles of ocean – that’s larger than Greater Manchester.
