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
Army sees strong interest despite Commonwealth numbers cap
The British Army continues to attract strong interest from Commonwealth citizens, but recruitment for these applicants is currently paused due to an overwhelming number of applications during the last intake window, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Greene urges Scot Gov to back defence sector
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP has called on the Scottish Government to seize the economic opportunity presented by a major uplift in UK defence spending, warning that Scotland risks missing out.
UK–US alliance must adapt to survive new global threats
The UK and US must actively manage their evolving geopolitical priorities if they are to preserve and strengthen their longstanding defence and security partnership, according to a new report by the Council on Geostrategy.
A report from the heart of British warship building
This video report covers the opening of the Janet Harvey Hall, progress on the Type 26 frigates, the transformation of BAE’s Clyde shipyards, and the Skills Academy training the next generation of shipbuilders.
Onboard the world’s most advanced anti-submarine frigate
"If you come across an a frigate with this level of capability, you’ll think twice about taking it on" — inside the build of HMS Glasgow, the Royal Navy’s submarine hunter.
BAE Systems targets faster shipbuilding with eyes on exports
Overlooking the new Janet Harvey Hall on Glasgow’s River Clyde, Sir Simon Lister laid out a clear ambition for British warship production: pace, precision, and purpose.
Leonardo bags Merlin MK4 life extension contract
Leonardo Helicopters has been awarded a £14.6 million to assess how best to extend the service life of the Royal Navy’s fleet of Merlin MK4 helicopters into the 2040s.
Ships aren’t just Clydebuilt—The skills are too
At BAE Systems' Applied Shipbuilding Academy, we saw how the Clyde isn’t just building ships—it’s building the people who make them. Clydebuilt, skill by skill.
British attack helicopters ‘open fire’ across Europe
British Army attack helicopter crews are conducting live-fire and tactical manoeuvres alongside NATO allies in northern Europe as part of Operation Razoredge, the UK’s major summer deployment across the continent.
MP calls for more frigates as Scotland now frontline nation
The UK must act urgently to expand frigate production and bolster air defences to match growing threats in the High North and beyond, an MP has told Parliament.
