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
Why the term ‘British warship’ still resonates
The wording amplifies the sense of Britain as a country still defined by its ability to put steel at sea.
F-35B conducts vertical ‘flight’ without engine
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter has transported an F-35B Lightning airframe.
Scottish Secretary hails major boost for Clyde shipyards
Scotland’s shipbuilding industry has received a huge boost after Norway confirmed it will buy British Type 26 frigates in a £10 billion deal.
Norway picks UK’s Type 26 as next-generation frigate
Norway has chosen the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates, selecting the British-built Type 26 in what Oslo says will be its largest ever defence investment.
British Type 26 Frigate wins Norwegian frigate competition
Norway has selected BAE Systems’ Type 26 design as the basis for its future frigate programme.
UK included in $68m US deal for Trident guidance systems
Charles Stark Draper Laboratories has received a $68.4m contract modification for continued work on the Trident (D5) Guidance Subsystem.
British frigate returns after hunting submarines in Arctic
HMS St Albans has returned to Plymouth following nearly 150 days of operations in the North Atlantic, Norwegian Sea, and Arctic Ocean, where she carried out submarine-hunting patrols and worked alongside NATO allies.
Patria to debut new tracked vehicle at DSEI London
Patria will use #DSEI2025 in London to unveil a new tracked vehicle, expanding its product line beyond wheeled armoured platforms.
Thailand orders four Gripen fighters from Saab
Saab has announced that it has signed a contract with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand.
NATO military chief joins Indo-Pacific defence talks in Thailand
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, attended the annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, from 26 to 28 August, according to NATO.
