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
Fiona and Iran’s role in the Scottish independence debate
New investigation: The ‘Fiona’ account, posing as a pro-independence Scot and even followed by Scottish politicians, went dark during Iran’s blackout — then re-emerged with Tehran’s talking points.
Britain to turn Warrior armoured vehicles into drones
The British Army has set out plans to repurpose surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles into remotely or autonomously operated minefield-breaching platforms, under Project ATILLA.
British warship seen with massive missile firepower upgrade
HMS Defender’s refit boosts her short-range air defence capacity by around 50%.
World’s most powerful warship launches jets off UK coast
The United States Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has launched flight operations off the UK coast during its current European deployment.
Russian warships in English Channel
HMS Trent and a Wildcat helicopter have shadowed Russian naval vessels passing through UK waters during a five-day operation, in coordination with NATO allies.
British armoured vehicles roll through Polish capital
British Jackal vehicles rolled through Warsaw as part of Poland’s Armed Forces Day parade, highlighting the close cooperation between the UK and Poland within NATO.
USS Winston S. Churchill pictured passing Dover White Cliffs
The striking image of USS Winston S. Churchill passing one of Britain’s most recognisable landmarks highlighted the ship’s namesake ties to the UK.
40,000 more cadets by 2030 as youth set for drone training
BREAKING - Britain is boosting its cadet forces by 40,000 and Air Cadets will now receive drone training as the systems become essential tools in modern warfare.
UK shipbuilding output up 72% but civil sector lacks backing
Tom Chant MBE, Chief Executive of the Society of Maritime Industries, told MPs that while the defence sector provided a reliable base of work, the same could not be said for civil contracts.
Rasmussen: No security for Ukraine without European troops
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has warned that Ukraine cannot be guaranteed protection from future Russian aggression unless European nations deploy troops on Ukrainian soil.
