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 general takes command of Ukraine force
A senior British officer has taken command of the multinational force that would deploy to Ukraine once hostilities end.
Clyde shipbuilding future backed on Glasgow yard visit
Douglas Alexander toured BAE Systems' Glasgow yards, saying Scotland's defence sector and "the skilled jobs and apprenticeships at the heart of it" will be central to the new government's growth ambitions.
Man jailed after explosives guides found on phone
Abdullah bin Yassir, 23, has been jailed for two and a half years after detectives found documents setting out how to manufacture explosives, alongside other Islamist terrorist material, on his digital devices.
Man jailed over far-right plot after online radicalisation
Alfie Coleman, 22, has been jailed for 13 and a half years for planning an extreme right-wing terrorist attack, arrested moments after buying a pistol and ammunition from undercover operatives in a Stratford car park.
Two jailed over Iran-linked stabbing of UK journalist
Two Romanian men have been jailed for stabbing a journalist in south London in an attack assessed as having been carried out on behalf of or for the benefit of the Iranian regime, Counter Terrorism Policing stated.
UK orders three more F-35 maintenance staging units
UK orders three more contoured maintenance rigs for the F-35 fleet in a planned direct award to expand concurrent maintenance work safely.
Royal Navy’s last Hunt-class minehunter to go by 2031
The Royal Navy's final Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel is due to leave service in 2031, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed in response to a parliamentary question.
New commanding officer takes charge of mine warfare group
The Royal Navy's Mine and Threat Exploitation Group has a new commanding officer, with Commander Daniel Herridge handing over to Commander Tim Castrinoyannakis.
No date for second seabed warfare ship
The Ministry of Defence has declined to give a date for the introduction of additional specialist shipping for underwater infrastructure protection, pointing instead to upgrades for RFA Proteus and to commercially provided solutions, in response to parliamentary questions.
Royal Mail marks jet age with military aircraft stamp set
Royal Mail has unveiled a set of eight Special Stamps showcasing some of the UK military's most iconic jet-powered aircraft, alongside a further four stamps marking the 30th anniversary of the death of jet engine pioneer Sir Frank Whittle.
