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
RAF Reserves launch specialist space unit in Glasgow
RAF reserves from the Glasgow-based 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron have established a new space unit.
Status of Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate fleet
Five Type 23 Frigates are available and the remaining six are in various stages of refit and therefore are not available for operations.
What air defence systems does the UK use?
The UK's air defence arsenal includes advanced missile systems across the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
New British nuclear submarine named HMS Agamemnon
Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by BAE Systems.
Number of ‘nuclear site events’ at Clyde base
Of the total 180 events reported across both locations and years, all were managed safely without any significant radiological or health impact.
What are the Royal Navy’s land-attack capabilities?
Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from submarines, Paveway IV bombs from F-35Bs, and the ongoing integration of the Naval Strike Missile on surface ships.
Patrol ship HMS Spey arrives in Japan
HMS Spey's current presence in Yokosuka marks a significant milestone—it is the first naval port visit facilitated under the new Japan-UK Facilitation Agreement.
RFA Argus tops up tanks on RFA Lyme Bay
The amount of fuel transferred was enough to fill the tank of an average car 10,000 times.
Britain hosts MQ-9B drone collaboration conference
The Royal Air Force recently hosted an international conference at RAF Cranwell, centred on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS).
British patrol ship launches drone in East China Sea
HMS Spey reported the successful launch of a drone as part of its ongoing operations in the East China Sea.
