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
NATO steps up Baltic Sea patrols after subsea damage
The increased measures include additional surveillance and reconnaissance flights, including with maritime patrol aircraft, NATO AWACS planes, and drones.
Harland & Wolff awarded £61 million refit contract
Harland & Wolff has been awarded a £61m contract to deliver the mid-life upgrade of the SeaRose Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel.
F-35 in rolling vertical landing on HMS Prince of Wales
The Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing allows pilots to return to ship with more stores on the aircraft after a mission.
F-18 jet turned ‘a wee bit British’ whilst flying over carrier
HMS Prince of Wales was treated to a flypast from an F-18 jet flown by a Royal Navy Pilot, flying the British flag.
NATO warships arrive in Glasgow
The vessels are in Glasgow ahead of the upcoming Joint Warrior exercise taking place off the coast of Scotland.
UK E-7 Wedgetail delay partly due to Boeing 737 MAX issues
The Ministry of Defence said that the contractor had "underestimated" the assurance activity required following Boeing 737 MAX accident investigations.
Huge section of new nuclear missile submarine moved
This section of the first of the Dreadnought class strategic deterrent boats is the largest segment or ‘mega unit’ of Dreadnought yet completed.
Work progresses on massive new Glasgow frigate factory
The new complex is part of a £300m investment in BAE's shipbuilding facilities on both sides of the Clyde.
Almost 300 British armed forces personnel are AWOL
Recent data shows that 298 Armed Forces personnel are absent without leave (AWOL).
Drone sightings over British nuclear facilities
From alarm activations to mysterious drone sightings and even accidental overflights.
