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
296 Ajax armoured vehicle hulls delivered from Spain so far
Just under 300 hulls that will one day become Ajax armoured vehicles have been delivered to the UK.
More detail emerges on purchase of 61 new ‘interceptor boats’
We now know what boats the 61 'Intercept & Escort' craft will replace.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 7
The panel discuss the continued build-up of military forces on Ukraine's borders, the impact of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on modern warfare, and more!
272 devices missing from the Ministry of Defence this year
So far this year, 272 laptops, mobile phones, memory sticks and hard drives have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence.
British Army infantry to number 19,400 by 2025
By 2025 the entire Regular Army and Army Reserve combined will stand at 102,500 troops, 19,400 of which will be infantry troops.
Cost of HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group deployment
The cost of deploying HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group to the Pacific and back is currently estimated at £73 million (not including the loss of an F-35 jet).
All missiles tubes now delivered for HMS Dreadnought
Despite a previous delay due to a 'quality shortfall', all 12 missile tubes for nuclear submarine HMS Dreadnought have now been delivered.
British Typhoon jet shoots down hostile aircraft over Syria
A British Typhoon jet has, for the first time, shot down a hostile aircraft. The target was a hostile drone deemed to "pose a threat to Coalition forces in the area".
An update on the Dreadnought nuclear submarine programme
A newly published report from the Ministry of Defence outlines the progress made on the Dreadnought submarine programme in the last year.
British Military Assistance to Ukraine – what’s involved?
British military assistance to Ukraine was increased significantly after the Russian annexation of Crimea, a Parliamentary Research paper has taken a look at just what that involves.
