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
HMS Prince of Wales naming ceremony date announced
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that HMS Prince of Wales will be officially named at a ceremony in Rosyth on the 8th of September 2017.
HMS Duncan visits Ukraine after completing multi-national naval exercise
HMS Duncan visited the Ukrainian port of Odessa this week in the first visit by a Royal Navy ship in eight years.
Nuclear submarine base Faslane to ‘support economic growth’ in Scotland
Investment in Faslane is set to bring 'growth opportunities' to Scotland with an agreement signed today between the UK Government and local councils.
Special Delivery: B-52 bombers practice leaflet drops
Testers from the 419th Flight Test Squadron are trialling B-52 Stratofortress bombers in the leaflet dropping role.
Defence Minister confirms AW159 Wildcat helicopter work will stay in the UK
Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin confirmed that AW159 Wildcat work will continue in the UK.
Exercise Saxon Warrior will see British frigates, submarines support US carrier in preparation for...
The UK will contribute two Type 23 frigates, a submarine, the Carrier Strike Group UK battle staff, fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft all in order to prepare for the deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Gibraltar naval station receives £2m refurb
The iconic naval station in Gibraltar, Windy Hill, is to receive a £2 million refurbishment.
Dreadnought missile fire control system and weapon simulator contracted awarded
A contract for the fire control system for the US Columbia class and UK Dreadnought class common missile compartment was listed by the US Department of Defense.
British jets destroy Islamic State explosives warehouse and command post
Tornado jets destroyed an explosives warehouse in northern Iraq, whilst Typhoon and Tornado jets struck a command post and defensive position in Raqqa.
British officers to embark on USS George H.W. Bush in preparation for HMS Queen...
Royal Navy officers will embark on the USS George H.W. Bush when she enters UK waters this week for Exercise Saxon Warrior in preparation for the deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
