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
Harland & Wolff looking to build floating docks for Faslane
Two shipyards in Scotland, both run by Harland & Wolff, are positioning themselves to build two new floating dry-docks to maintain submarines at Faslane.
Shipyard closure reports – GMB union criticises Government
Harland & Wolff has itself dismissed "misleading and inaccurate" suggestions that it could close.
Multi Role Support Ship funding and procurement update
MRSS will enter service in the early 2030s and be lean-crewed, with the precise crew requirement being confirmed during the concept phase.
NATO ships counter ‘hybrid threats’ during mine exercise
The coastline of the Balearic Archipelago served as an ideal training ground for the Spanish-led Mine Countermeasures (MCM) exercise ESP MINEX 24.
British gunships ‘Always watching, always ready’
The British Army's new Apache AH-64E attack helicopter is spearheading the deployment of helicopters on NATO’s largest military exercise since the Cold War.
Troops recover Warrior ‘under fire’ in major NATO exercise
One of the initial scenarios tested by the 1 Mercian Battle Group involved the recovery of a Warrior infantry fighting vehicle under enemy fire.
British warship sails to down missiles, drones over Red Sea
The Type 45 destroyer will relieve its sister ship HMS Diamond, which has been protecting shipping lanes in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks since before Christmas.
British attack helicopters cross border to strike in Estonia
Apache attack helicopters belonging to 3 Regiment Army Air Corps have successfully carried out a long-range strike operation as part of Exercise Steadfast Defender.
British tanks ‘demonstrate might’ on Russian border
NATO forces rolled through Estonia as part of Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.
Applications to armed forces from Commonwealth citizens surge
The British Army received 16,990 applications from Commonwealth citizens last year; however, 7,880 were rejected, and 1,360 withdrew their applications.
