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
UK Mine Countermeasures Force sails through Strait of Hormuz
The UK Mine Countermeasures Force has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
British frigate deloys to Gulf to bolster UK presence
HMS Richmond has set sail from Plymouth to provide resilience to the UK’s presence in the Gulf.
BAE partners with REACT for UK flood relief efforts
The partnership includes a full funding of REACT's £30,000 UK Flood Appeal, enabling the charity to recruit, train, and equip teams of volunteer flood responders nationwide.
New medical services regiment forms in Glasgow
The new 215 Scottish Multirole Medical Regiment, with its Regimental Headquarters in Glasgow, encompasses a wide spectrum of healthcare capabilities.
BAE to be awarded £1m contract for Sonar 2117 support
The system provides the crew of naval vessels with an assessment of the risk to marine life caused by sonar operations.
Russia ‘almost ceases’ jet use in southern Ukraine after losses
This follows Ukrainian forces shooting down three Russian Su-34 FULLBACK jets.
Shapps rumoured to be scrapping UK’s assault ships
It is understood that the defence secretary aims to retire both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark from active service ten years before their planned out-of-service dates.
NATO to buy 1,000 Patriot air defence missiles
Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain will procure up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to strengthen their air defences amid Russia's war against Ukraine.
The location and status of the Royal Navy surface fleet
There are six frigates and one destroyer ready to deploy or already deployed.
Britain to scrap two Royal Navy frigates say reports
The total number of frigates in the UK's fleet will be brought down to just nine until the new Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates enter service.
