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
Brtish surveillance aircraft patrols near Russian border
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has patrolled Poland, the Baltic states and Finland.
Type 26 Frigate purchase reduced by Australia
The Hunter-class frigate (a Type 26 variant) programme has been cut from nine ships to six.
American nuclear submarine visits Scotland
A U.S. Navy Los Angeles class submarine arrived at Faslane naval base on the River Clyde in Scotland today.
Crew abandon UK-registered vessel after Red Sea missile attack
A British-registered cargo ship, the Rubymar, flying under a Belize flag, was targeted in a missile attack in the Gulf of Aden, an act claimed by Yemen's Houthi movement.
Hull veterans charity receives £85,000 from BAE
The donation will allow the charity to purchase and renovate a property in the city that will provide emergency accommodation and support for local veterans.
British Gunners fire Archer for first time
Archer Mobile Howitzers operated by British troops fired 155mm rounds during a training exercise in Sweden.
UK ‘reputation as world power’ diminished without Albions
A former Commander of the Falklands Task Group and the former Captain of HMS Fearless have urged the Government not to scrap the Albion class assault ships.
RFA minehunting mothership begins training in Scotland
RFA Stirling Castle, the new ‘mothership’ for mine warfare drone technology, arrived on the Clyde in late January.
Protestors block entry to BAE shipyard in Glasgow
The Glasgow shipyard, currently building Type 26 Frigates for the Royal Navy, was targeted by protestors calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas taking place in Gaza.
British surveillance aircraft continues patrols near Ukraine
The aircraft was there to conduct electronic surveillance and gather intelligence on Russian forces inside Ukraine.
