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 Spey restored to ‘full capability’ after repairs in Japan
HMS Spey has successfully completed defect rectification with the assistance of Japanese partners and the support of Japan Marine United in Yokosuka.
British Destroyer calls in at Palma to give crew break
HMS Diamond has docked in Palma, Mallorca, for a well-deserved break after months of deployment in the Red Sea and the Middle East.
UK faces hard defence choices, says Chatham House report
A recent report by Olivia O'Sullivan from Chatham House highlights the manifestos from major political parties offer limited and cautious defence goals.
AW609 tiltrotor lands on carrier for first time
The AW609 tiltrotor programme has undertaken its first successful ship trial, supported by the Italian Navy.
Senior U.S. Navy officer details NATO impact on Ukraine Navy
The UK Defence Journal spoke to with Rear Admiral Thomas Wall, Commander of Submarines NATO, about the significant role of NATO training in enhancing the operational capabilities of Ukraine's navy.
Involvement of Ukraine in NATO exercise ‘hugely important’
At the opening of NATO's Exercise Sea Breeze in Glasgow, we spoke with Commodore Steven Banfield MBE RN, who stressed the strategic importance of demining operations in the Black Sea and the role of international cooperation in this effort.
NATO exercise clears ‘way to victory’ says Ukrainian officer
Commodore Dmytro Kovalenko, Chief of Training of Ukrainian Navy, spoke to the UK Defence Journal ahead of NATO Exercise Sea Breeze
Australian Type 26 Frigate variant contract awarded
Australia has awarded BAE Systems Maritime Australia a contract to build the first three Hunter class frigates, marking the transition into its formal construction phase.
Royal Navy demo patrol boats with minehunting capability
The Royal Navy say it has has successfully utilised its smallest warships as launchpads for autonomous mine hunting operations for the first time.
I went onboard a Ukrainian warship
Aboard the Chernihiv, conversations around future plans revolve around "when" Ukraine wins the war, not "if".
