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
Key strategic lessons from Ukraine for British air power
Dave Doogan MP contrasted the unchallenged exercise of air power in recent decades with the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
British aircraft carrier arrives in Scotland
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Scotland for a logistics stop.
Defence tight-lipped over aircraft reduction reversal
During the Defence Committee's oral evidence session on Aviation Procurement on 17th May 2023, questions were raised regarding significant aircraft number reductions and medium-lift helicopter procurement.
UK eyes ‘Large Boat Aerial Delivery’ system
The A400M aircraft fleet would be the potential beneficiary of this intended procurement.
Glasgow to host 92nd Interpol General Assembly
Glasgow will be the location for the 92nd Interpol General Assembly, scheduled from November 4 to 7, 2024, at the Scottish Event Campus.
British assault ship launches forces to raid Estonian beach
A dramatic demonstration of military might occurred recently as the Royal Marines from 45 Commando conducted a dusk raid on the Baltic beach of Kaberneeme, Estonia from assault ship HMS Albion.
Evidence reveals ongoing sexual abuse within armed forces
The Defence Committee has made public whistle-blower evidence submitted by an anonymised team responsible for providing clinical and occupational health care and advice to Service personnel across the Armed Services.
British jets patrol NATO’s east border amid Ukraine conflict
Operation Azotize, initiated in March 2023, marks the second deployment of RAF Typhoons to Eastern Europe following Russia's invasion in February 2022.
The next ship to be named after Glasgow
The starship USS Glasgow makes its (sort of) stellar debut on the Emmy Award-winning series, Star Trek: Picard.
MoD spends over £200m on defence consultants
"For ease of reference the value reported was £204.974 million."
