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George Allison

United Kingdom

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at UK Defence Journal

Journalist | @gcu_alumni and Cyber Security graduate. | @NUJofficial member. | Editor of @UKDefJournal and prolific freelancer | Talks about 🚢s & ✈️s.

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  • 6 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | George Allison

    The Embassy stated:“The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received information concerning a potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time over the next several days. The Embassy, as always, recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.”This rare warning from the U.S. Embassy has raised concerns as such alerts have not been frequently issued throughout the ongoing conflict.

  • 6 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | George Allison

    According to a recent update from the RAF, these FPV drones are being tested due to their proven effectiveness in recent conflicts, their tactical advantages on the battlefield, and their ability to be rapidly integrated with minimal training. The RAF highlights that FPV drones, particularly those equipped with thermal imaging, can greatly enhance night-time operational capabilities, reducing risks associated with crewed missions in low-visibility conditions.

  • 6 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | George Allison

    The agreement was formalised onboard HMS St Albans in Oslo on Friday, 9 May. The move is seen as a strategic step towards bolstering maritime capabilities for both the Norwegian and UK armed forces. Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, described the agreement as an opportunity to build on the longstanding partnership between the two companies.

  • 6 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | George Allison

    The tables provided by Alistair Carns MP, Minister for Veterans and People, show the average number of months that service members, both officers and other ranks, spend in the Armed Forces before leaving. The data covers three key years: 2015, 2020, and 2024. Table 1.

  • 6 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | George Allison

    In a surprising twist to the conflict between India and Pakistan, the official Twitter account of the Government of Pakistan has posted footage from the video game ARMA 3, claiming it shows a real military response to alleged Indian aggression.

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George Allison
George Allison @geoallison
8 May 25

Visited @QinetiQ in London today to learn more about their role in hosting Formidable Shield 2025. I’ll be sharing more next week on how they support NATO and allied partners during Europe’s largest live-fire training exercise. https://t.co/UTB3OZqc19

George Allison
George Allison @geoallison
8 May 25

RT @MikeRStephens: First class panel focused on nuclear security in 2025 at the London Defence Conference. A big thanks to @ExigerLLC for h…

George Allison
George Allison @geoallison
8 May 25

RT @UKNATO: Today, on #VEDay80, our Prime Minister addressed the London Defence Conference He said "the battle lines in Ukraine are the fr…