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George Allison

George Allison
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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

£225m boost for Cumbria shipyard

Industry in Cumbria has received a boost with the announcement by the government of £225m of spending at Barrow-in-Furness.

Video: Typhoons strike Islamic State weapons factory

The Typhoons released a total of 16 Paveways which completely demolished some workshops and storage sheds.

Boost for Lossiemouth as more personnel, Typhoons planned

The UK Government plans to station a dozen more Typhoon jets at RAF Lossiemouth and bring an extra 400 personnel to the base.

RFA Mounts Bay to deploy to Aegean Sea

RFA Mounts Bay, supported by a Wildcat helicopter, is expected to start operations in the coming days.

Defence Secretary praises Scottish innovation

"Britain’s defence relies on Scottish brainpower."

Faslane workers inadvertently exposed to radiation

It has been reported that a safety breach saw some workers exposed to small amounts of radiation at Faslane.

£178bn Defence Review ‘will boost the Royal Navy’

It has been claimed that the Royal Navy’s effectiveness will be improved thanks to the Strategic Defence and Security Review.

RAF air strikes against Daesh

Royal Air Force aircraft have inflicted further losses on Daesh terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

Royal Navy sub fires torpedo using new combat system

Royal Navy's newest sub test fires torpedo using £50 million UK-made advanced Combat System.

UK military personnel train Tunisian forces

UK military personnel are providing mobile patrolling and surveillance training in Tunisia.