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
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.
UK to spend £120m on 1,000 Hellfire missiles
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request by the UK to purchase 1,000 Hellfire missiles.
Supercarrier could face further delay
The deployment of supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth could face further delays due to crewing issues and complex technical problems, the National Audit Office has...
British troops arrive in Estonia as part of major NATO deployment
British troops have arrived in Estonia as part of one of the biggest deployments to Eastern Europe in decades.
BAE ‘had to reduce the employment in Clyde yards’ due to Type 26 Frigate...
The five Offshore Patrol Vessels ordered to fill the gap created by the delay have 'taken up quite a bit of slack but not all of it', according to Sir John Parker.
Labour blast government over aircraft carrier sea trial delay ‘farce’
A delay to the start of sea trials of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth have been branded a "farce" by a Labour Lord.
