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
Dstl spearheads Army’s largest-ever war game exercise
This war game initiative sought to test a groundbreaking approach for the British Army's future operations termed the 'Land Operating Concept'.
Frigates now being built in pairs at Rosyth frigate factory
The first blocks of HMS Active, the second Type 31 Frigate, have been laid out beside HMS Venturer at the Rosyth 'frigate factory', showcasing the scale and potential of one of two planned frigate fabrication facilities in Scotland.
HMS Northumberland returns after 23,043 miles at sea
The Type 23 Frigate had been actively operating in the Arctic, Baltic, and North Atlantic regions.
MP highlights number of frigates being built in Scotland
James Heappey MP, the Minister of State for the Armed Forces, recently toured HMS Glasgow on the Clyde.
NATO expands support role in Iraq
This comes as a direct response to requests from Iraqi authorities.
RAF and Boeing collaborate on sustainable Poseidon Fleet
The framework's scope will encompass life cycle assessments, the use of digital tools to refine flying operations, and the pursuit of eco-friendly maintenance procedures.
NCSC issues warning on cyber vulnerabilities
The report revealed that malicious cyber attackers had a greater inclination towards exploiting older software vulnerabilities rather than recently disclosed ones.
RFA Argus opens fire with Phalanx gun
RFA Argus recently reported the successful completion of its Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) trials.
£89m contract to BAE bolsters battlefield connectivity
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems a substantial contract worth £89 million, aimed at amplifying front-line communication capabilities.
UK Paratroopers complete rigorous training in Africa
Exercise Haraka Storm in Kenya placed the troops in simulations of high-intensity combat, utilising equipment and vehicles air-ready for real-world operations.
