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
BAE win $42m contract modernise US Navy cruiser USS Vicksburg
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $42.9 million contract for the modernisation of the USS Vicksburg, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser.
Poland considers purchasing F-35, F-16 aircraft
Polish Deputy Defence Minister Bartosz Kownacki said that Poland is considering the purchase of new F-35s or F-16s to replace aircraft to be phased out of service.
Civilian staff strike at Faslane and Coulport
Civilian staff at Faslane and Coulport have started a series of strikes in a dispute with Babcock Marine.
British tanks, artillery and armoured vehicles arrive in Estonia
Challenger 2 tanks, AS90 artillery, Warrior infantry fighting vehicles and an array of other vehicle types have arrived in Estonia.
The Westminster attack, what do we know?
An incident has occurred this afternoon in Westminster and is being treated by the Metropolitan Police as a terrorist attack.
People run over by car on Westminster Bridge amid gunfire outside UK Parliament
Reports are coming in that a number of people have been run over by a car on Westminster Bridge amid reports of gunfire outside the UK parliament.
HMS Dauntless has cost £4.6 million in ships company pay alone while tied-up alongside
A response to a Freedom of Information revealed the costs associated with HMS Dauntless while the vessel is tied up alongside in Portsmouth.
Defence Secretary outlines ‘defence benefits’ to Scotland remaining part of the UK
"Let us be very clear: Scotland is getting all the Royal Navy’s submarines, a major Army base is growing at Leuchars, and there is huge investment at Lossiemouth with an additional Typhoon squadron and the deployment of our new maritime patrol aircraft. Scotland plays a huge part in the defence of the United Kingdom."
Minister confirms Type 45 engine refit contract to be awarded in 2018
A contract to fully rectify issues within the Type 45 Destroyer fleet will be awarded in 2018 it has been confirmed.
French assault vessel, British helicopters to lead joint exercise in show of force to...
France will deploy a Mistral class amphibious assault ship to lead exercises on and around Tinian island in the Pacific. It is understood that the deployment will feature Japanese and US personnel and British transport helicopters.
