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
New images show work on new Glasgow frigate
New photos and videos show HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates being built in Scotland, as the warship is being fitted out on the River Clyde.
How many Warrior armoured vehicles are in service?
There are currently 625 Warriors in service.
UK confirms plans to strip early Typhoon jets for parts
The retirement of the Tranche 1 Typhoons will leave the Royal Air Force with just 107 Typhoon aircraft in total – 67 Tranche 2 jets and 40 Tranche 3 jets.
British warship joins effort to protect merchant ships
HMS Diamond, a Type 45 Destroyer, has joined Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new international task force to protect merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
The Naval Strike Missile – The Royal Navy’s new punch
Let's take a very brief look at this advanced missile system.
MOD award contract for 50 Foxhound command variant vehicles
The primary objective of this contract is to modify up to 50 Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicles into Command Variants.
Scottish site UK’s first licensed vertical launch spaceport
The not-too-distant future could see Scottish built rockets launching Scottish satellites from a Scottish spaceport.
RAF to spend £135m to upgrade Envoy VIP transport jets
The Ministry of Defence replaced its fleet of BAe146 aircraft with two new Dassault Falcon 900LX jets; it's now looking to include a number of military modifications to the aircraft.
British Destroyer downs drone heading for merchant ship
HMS Diamond, an advanced Type 45 Destroyer, has downed an attack drone heading for merchant shipping in the Red Sea.
French nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland
French nuclear submarine Suffren visited Faslane naval base near Glasgow in Scotland this week.
