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
British assault ship has spent over seven years in port
HMS Bulwark, one of the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships, has spent a significant amount of time out of active service, accumulating over 2,730 days in port.
British warships new gun fires 5-Inch shells at Mach 3
The gun fitted on HMS Glasgow gun can fire shells over 30kg up to three times the speed of sound at a range of over 37km.
MOD confirms investment in Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapons
Investment in the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship weapon programme is continuing under an on-going assessment phase contract with MBDA.
New images show British warship with new five inch gun
The Royal Navy has installed an advanced Mk45 Mod 4A gun on HMS Glasgow, incorporating automated technology inspired by the US Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers.
Government clarifies support for veterans with hearing loss
Jim Shannon, Democratic Unionist Party MP for Strangford, asked the Ministry of Defence about the support provided and planned for veterans who experienced hearing loss.
No evidence Belarusian nationals accessed submarine details
The Government say there is "no evidence that Belarusian nationals had access to sensitive information" after reports that software used by British nuclear submarine engineers had been outsourced to Belarusian developers.
MOD reviews eligibility criteria for Nuclear Test Medal
The Secretary of State for Defence has directed the Ministry of Defence to look at the commemorative medal criteria.
New British cruise missile to be fired later this year
The next significant milestone for the SPEAR Cap 3 programme is the first guided firing, scheduled to take place later this year.
Ireland’s Naval Service Struggling reveals report
A recent Irish parlimentary report has shed light on the ongoing challenges facing Ireland’s Naval Service, revealing that it is operating at only 66% of its agreed-upon strength.
Entire Offshore Patrol Vessel fleet at sea or deployed
With 100% of the fleet active or deployed from the South Atlantic to Southeast Asia, and of course home waters, the UK has a visible presence at sea across the world.
