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
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".
NATO and Ukrainian naval exercise begins in Scotland
Taking place in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, Sea Breeze 2024 is a joint mine countermeasure exercise involving NATO and the Ukrainian Navy.
MOD awards BAE £480m Combat Management Systems contract
The contract encompasses a wide range of assets, including "Type 23 Frigates, Type 45 Destroyers, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Landing Platform Docks, Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships, and Type 26 Frigates".
Ukraine launches major drone offensive on Russian territory
Ukraine has launched a large drone offensive against Russian military targets, deploying 114 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a single night.
HMS Trent shares stunning photo tropical storm
HMS Trent, currently engaged in anti-narcotics patrols in the Caribbean, shared a stunning photo of a tropical storm
Additional Type 26 and Type 32 frigates ‘needed’
It has been recommended that Britain increase its order of Type 26 Frigtes as well as plan for purchasing more Type 32 Frigates.
Warships gather in Glasgow ahead of Scottish coast drills
Warships from four allied nations, including Ukraine, are arriving in Glasgow this weekend in preparation for Exercise Sea Breeze, a major NATO military exercise set to take place in Scottish waters.
NATO and Ukrainian warships begin arriving in Glasgow
Ships from NATO and Ukraine have begun arriving in Glasgow to participate in the annual Exercise Sea Breeze.
