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
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.
Work begins integrating British torpedo to Poseidon
Sting Ray, a British designed technologically advanced lightweight torpedo, will be integrated on the RAF's Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet.
Nation with no warships sinks yet another Russian vessel
In a significant blow to Vladimir Putin's naval capabilities, the Russian Black Sea Fleet has lost the Caesar Kunikov in a dramatic drone attack.
Troubled ferry finally sets sail from Port Glasgow
The long-awaited sea trials of the MV Glen Sannox have started, and it's good news for the entire Scottish shipbuilding industry.
British carrier to lead huge international strike group
The Prince of Wales task group will move to the High North to protect Norway, Sweden and Finland to defend the Nordic nations from ‘attack’.
British aircraft carrier sets sail for NATO exercises
HMS Prince of Wales, originally at 30 days' notice to sail, has now sailed at eight days' notice to fill in for HMS Queen Elizabeth.
