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
Glasgow frigate factory named Janet Harvey Hall by BAE
BAE Systems has honoured Janet Harvey, a World War II shipyard electrician, by naming their new shipbuilding facility in Glasgow the Janet Harvey Hall.
Drone shots show progress of HMS Cardiff before launch
Drone shots show HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 Frigate being built in Scotland, before the vessel enters the water for the first time.
New cranes arrive for Glasgow frigate factory
New 100-tonne gantry cranes were delivered to the Govan shipyard today, marking a major milestone in the construction of the new state-of-the-art shipbuilding hall.
New frigate gets pennant number before launch in Glasgow
The latest Type 26 Frigate, HMS Cardiff, has received pennant number F89 as it nears launch.
U.S. and Netherlands strike deal for JASSM-ER missiles
The system is designed to destroy high-value, well-defended targets from a significant standoff range.
Norway joins UK Pacific deployment of ‘lethal’ carrier group
Norway will join the UK’s Carrier Strike Group deployment to Japan and the Indo-Pacific region in 2025, Defence Secretary John Healey announced today.
Italian jets conduct alpha scramble from Lithuanian air base
The Italian jets, based at Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, intercepted and escorted two Russian MIG-29s flying over international waters in the Baltic Sea near Alliance territory.
First images of Ukraine’s new F-16 jets in Ukraine
The first images of F-16 fighter jets flying in Ukrainian airspace have emerged following the recent delivery of the aircraft from NATO allies.
Birmingham man jailed for Islamic State membership
A Birmingham man has been jailed for terrorism offences after being found guilty of being a member of a proscribed organisation and sharing extremist material on a WhatsApp group.
UK issues £194m tender to support refuelling in Singapore
This new agreement will oversee the supply and delivery of bulk fuels, including aviation and marine aviation fuel, to the Joint Forces Command operated Senoko Oil Fuel Depot in Singapore.
