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
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.
Scottish podcaster mentions shooting English police officers
A commentator on the 'Aye Right' podcast discussed how he would "happily" take out English police officers crossing the border.
British drone swarm exercise concludes
A swarm of 20 drones has completed the largest military exercise of its kind in the UK, completing 220 sorties.
Troops drafted in as hospital porters
British Army troops are working as hospital porters due to a staffing crisis brought about by COVID19.
UK will ‘face consequences and better think twice’ says EU
The UK and the EU are at a stand-off over vaccines as the EU demands the diversion of vaccines produced in the UK to make up for shortfalls in the European Union.
Royal Navy sign £230m torpedo contract
The contract will support the Royal Navy's inventory of Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes
