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 military shrinks by nearly 30% since 2000
Since the year 2000, a total of 65,520 personnel have been cut across the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines, and the Royal Air Force.
Status of the Type 45 Destroyer fleet
HMS Diamond, HMS Duncan and HMS Dauntless are all currently available for operations.
Charity ’13 Frigates being built in Scotland’ t-shirt launched
Our annual charity fundraising effort kicks off this year with a t-shirt proclaiming that, despite nonsense online, 13 frigates are, in fact, being built in Scotland.
NATO troops train for ‘likely’ trench warfare
While trenches might conjure visions of the First World War, it is something troops will likely face in the coming years, say NATO.
British jets conduct new bombing raid in Yemen
British Typhoons and American F/A-18s have conducted new, additional air strikes in Yemen.
Saab secures order for Mobile Short-Range Air Defence
Saab has announced a new contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution.
The contract, spanning...
Clyde shipyard strike averted as contractors secure rise
Strike action involving over 30 members contracted to work on the new Type 26 Frigates on the Clyde has been called off after a significant pay victory.
British warships getting missile upgrade
The Ministry of Defence is to spend £405 million to upgrade the Sea Viper missile system currently being used by the Royal Navy to down drones over the Red Sea.
New radar installed on Typhoon for upcoming flight trials
The next steps involve further testing and ground runs at Warton, leading up to the planned initial flight trials later in the year.
Defence Secretary warns Britain could soon be at war
"If our armed forces are not strong enough to deter future aggression from Moscow or Beijing, it will not be a small war to contend with but a major one."
