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
Another new warship enters the water in Scotland
New frigate HMS Venturer, the Royal Navy's first Type 31 frigate, was gently lowered into the River Forth at the Port of Leith this weekend. Imagery via Dave Cullen.
US Pacific Chief Says permanent UK forces ‘not helpful’
"In conversation with the officer who runs Indo-Pacific command for the US, he said it does not help to have UK forces stationed in the Indo-Pacific region, because he has a lot of stuff."
UK cautions against over-learning Ukraine lessons
General Sir Richard Barrons, one of the Defence Review’s lead authors, told MPs: "We should be clear that the UK Armed Forces and NATO would not fight a war like Ukraine has to fight war".
Britain wants a missile carrying drone warship – the Type 91
The Royal Navy is exploring a new uncrewed surface vessel, known as Type 91, intended to act as an arsenal ship complementing the future Type 83 destroyer under the UK’s Future Air Dominance System (FADS) programme.
Striking imagery shows British carrier group at sea
Striking new images released by the Ministry of Defence show the UK Carrier Strike Group operating at pace in the Red Sea, as the task group continues its eight-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast.
New powerful radar for Typhoon receives £204m boost
The funding was confirmed during a visit to Leonardo's radar facility in Edinburgh by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport to host UK refuelling fleet
Glasgow Prestwick Airport will temporarily host the RAF's Voyager A330 refuelling fleet during major resurfacing works at RAF Brize Norton.
New NATO command now coordinates 60% of Ukraine aid
At the fringes of the NATO Defence Ministerial, officials confirmed that the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) command has become the central structure for coordinating military aid, with over 60% of last year’s assistance provided by European allies.
Beijing fumes at NATO speech on China-Russia alliance
China and Russia are drawing closer in practical defence terms, and NATO is no longer pretending otherwise.
Sweden uses AI to fly Gripen jet in air combat test
Sweden has conducted a series of test flights using artificial intelligence (AI) to operate a Gripen E fighter jet in a simulated air combat environment, Saab has announced.
