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
Drone shows two Type 26 Frigates together for first time
Drone footage shows Type 26 Frigates HMS Cardiff and HMS Glasgow on the River Clyde together, well, sort of.
Main gun fitted on new British frigate
HMS Glasgow, currently undergoing fitting out at the BAE Systems facility in Scotstoun on the River Clyde, appears to have started the process of having her main gun fitted.
HMS Cardiff departs Glasgow to enter water for first time
HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 City Class frigates BAE Systems is building for the Royal Navy, is entering the water for the first time.
Correction regarding our Trident ‘delousing’ article
We've updated our report on the claim that a US submarine covered for a British submarine after consulting experts who cast doubt on its accuracy.
Scottish paper targets politicians visiting Clyde shipyard
The front page of a newspaper that generally supports the Scottish Government has criticised certain Scottish politicians for visiting a Scottish shipyard, seemingly due to their alignment with a rival political party.
Unconfirmed claims surface that Trident relied on U.S escort
An American attack sub stepped in to ensured a British Trident submarine wasn’t tracked on deployment because the Royal Navy had no submarines available.
British sailors once again sail on Harrier carrier
During their 48-hour stay on the Wasp, the British sailors had the chance to witness the operational capabilities of the Harrier jets, an aircraft that the UK previously operated from its own carriers.
Government asks public for views on new defence review
The UK Government is seeking public input on the newly launched Strategic Defence Review, seeking views on how the nation's armed should adapt to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century.
New images show progress on new Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer
Defence Equipment & Support CEO Andy Start recently visited Babcock's facilities in Rosyth, Scotland, to inspect the progress being made on the Type 31 frigate.
The Type 26 Frigate – where even the plumbing is quiet
Acoustic performance, hiding sound, is a critical factor in anti-submarine operations. The Type 26 Frigate takes this to a new level.
