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
Final Trophy Active Protection Systems delivered to US Army
Leonardo and Rafael have announced that they have completed the delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems ordered by the U.S. Army for installation on Abrams main battle tanks.
Army design set of removable steps for Challenger tanks
The Army say it is "transforming and modernising to meet the threat of modern warfare" and they have certainly made some 'steps' in that direction.
Bomb disposal called 264 times in Northern Ireland last year
The number of occasions bomb disposal units were called out in Northern Ireland in 2020 was 264, an increase over recent years.
Scottish Government request assistance from British military
The Ministry of Defence has received a 'Military Aid to Civil Authorities' request from the Scottish Government to assist with the vaccination programme.
How will the UK Carrier Strike Group operate?
The UK Carrier Strike Group — led by HMS Queen Elizabeth — is now at Initial Operating Capability, but how will it operate?
RAF delivering almost 20,000 vaccine doses to Gibraltar
The deliveries are being provided to Gibraltar by the UK Government as part of its programme to supply the Overseas Territories.
British troops ‘ready to deter, ready to fight’ near Russia
Troops from 5 RIFLES deployed on a NATO mission in Estonia are "ready to deter and ready to fight".
American Patrol Aircraft continue patrols from Scotland
A number of U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft are flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and RAF Lossiemouth to patrol the North Atlantic.
UK orders three autonomous minesweeping vessels
The 'SWEEP' system designed by Atlas Elektronik UK will be the Royal Navy’s first uncrewed minesweeper.
Could Protector augment Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft?
The MQ-9B drone, known as Protector in UK service, could be a realistic option to augment the UK's fleet of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
