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
UK ‘committed to holding Russia to account’ for aggression
The UK is "committed to holding Russia to account for its aggression and destabilising behaviour" according to a Government Minister.
UK selling off Sentinel and Sentry aircraft
The UK is selling off its entire fleet of five Sentinel surveillance aircraft (without replacement) and two of its remaining Sentry airborne early warning aircraft.
New long-range air defence radar delivered to UK
The RAF say that the system can be deployed in support of worldwide operations or used to cover gaps in coverage in the UK.
HMS Northumberland on patrol off Scotland
Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland has stopped in Dundee, Lerwick and Faslane recently.
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The Royal Navy stress that sailors have remained in a protective bubble...
UK ‘no intention’ of developing lethal autonomous weapons
The United Kingdom has ruled out developing weapon systems capable of using lethal force without human intervention.
HMS Prince of Wales to return to sea May 2021
The aircraft carrier will return to sea after repairs to fix flooding damage are completed.
Both carriers to undergo ‘remedial work’ to prevent flooding
Both Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers are to undergo "remedial work" to prevent a repetition of events that caused flooding damage to HMS Prince of Wales.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail for secret mission
Sources were keen to stress that the mission is being undertaken by both NATO and Russian forces.
NHS workers who have died with coronavirus
Over 200 frontline NHS workers have so far died due to Covid-19.
New early warning aircraft to be based in Scotland
The new E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft will be based at RAF Lossiemouth, joining Typhoon fighter jets and P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
