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
NATO on alert over Russian maritime activity
NATO has intensified maritime patrols and surveillance flights across a wide area, from the High North and the Atlantic through the Baltics and down to the Mediterranean
Norway hiding F-35 stealth jets inside mountains
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has reactivated Bardufoss Mountain Air Station to house its F-35 fighter jets.
Royal Navy webinar on Mine Hunting Systems planned
The Royal Navy, in collaboration with the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) MHC team, will host the event on 16 July 2024
Russia trying to hit bases to delay Ukraine deploying F-16s
Russian long-range aviation has shifted its cruise missile strikes to target Ukrainian air bases.
NATO enhances Qatar Emiri Air Force partnership
NATO Mobile Training Team (MTT) conducted a two-week visit to Al Udeid Air Base in June 2024, providing training for Qatar Emiri Air Force officers.
NATO Secretary General emphasises commitment to Ukraine
In a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov briefed Allies on the current battlefield situation.
Half-Kilometre warship query baffles Irish Parliament
Irish TD Catherine Murphy asked in the Dáil if Haulbowline Naval Base could dock a 609-metre military ship, despite no such ship existing.
Houthi attack sinks ship in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi militants are believed to have sunk a second ship, the Tutor, in the Red Sea, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
L3Harris achieve milestone in Autonomous Maritime Operations
L3Harris Technologies, in partnership with maritime startup Seasats, has successfully tested the advanced capabilities of an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) in the Pacific Ocean.
A brief guide to the future Type 26 Frigates
In August 2015, the first long lead-time items for the Type 26 were ordered, with manufacturing expected to begin in 2016.
