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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Former soldier found guilty of plotting terror attack

A former British soldier has been found guilty of preparing to commit a terrorist attack.

New Glasgow frigate factory to be finished next year

The planned completion date of the new Shipbuilding Hall at Govan was confirmed in a recent Parliamentary exchange.

British aircraft monitors Russian forces near Baltics

A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has conducted a patrol over the Baltic states and Poland

Typhoon jet shoots down drone near France

A Typhoon from 1(F) Squadron has fired a Meteor missile on an exercise in France with French Air Force Rafales.

Drone threat concerns as 25 spotted over nuclear facilities

An exclusive investigation has brought to light a worrying series of drone sightings at British nuclear facilities.

Faslane naval base prepares for major expansion

Faslane is undergoing a significant expansion, with personnel numbers set to increase by nearly 40%.

British firm Babcock boosts support to Ukrainian Navy

Babcock International has been awarded a three-year contract to support and maintain two mine countermeasures vessels for the Navy of Ukraine.

British Carrier Strike Group to visit Japan

The British Carrier Strike Group and her aircraft will work alongside the Japan and other partners to "help defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific".

UK, Japan, and Italy sign treaty to build stealth fighter

The UK has signed a treaty with Japan and Italy to develop a stealth fighter equipped with cutting-edge technology.

MBDA and KAI working together for weapon integration

A key aspect of this partnership is the integration of MBDA's Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile onto the KAI-led KF-21 Boromae fighter aircraft.