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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

Norwegian submarine tries to ‘sink’ British aircraft carrier

Helicopters from 820 Naval Air Squadron have been defending HMS Queen Elizabeth against Norwegian submarine HNoMS Utstein in an exercise.

Britain and South Korea in joint military exercise

Over 2,000 personnel from both countries participated in Exercise Imjin Warrior 23, working together to improve the partnership between the two militaries.

Exclusive drone shots show Glasgow frigate factory progress

Drone imagery shows the progress of a massive new 'frigate factory' in Glasgow.

British and Amerian aircraft carriers sail together

The USS George Washington and French supply ship BRF Jacques Chevallier joined HMS Prince of Wales in the Atlantic recently.

Port Glasgow shipyard looking for more Type 26 Frigate work

Ferguson Marine is setting its sights on expanding its participation in the UK's Type 26 Frigate programme.

Tories and SNP both get Faslane job figures wrong

In a recent debate within the Scottish Parliament, members from both the Conservative Party and the Scottish National Party have mistakenly reported employment figures at Faslane.

Former Scottish Labour leader spreads Trident misinformation

Richard Leonard MSP, the former leader of Scottish Labour, has incorrectly claimed that the UK needs American permission to launch its own nuclear weapons.

Scottish Labour Leader visits Methil shipyard

Harland & Wolff recently welcomed Anas Sarwar MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party to its Methil site.

American supercarrier enters Mediterranean heading to Israel

The U.S. Navy say that the Carrier Strike Group will join efforts to secure Israel's defence and prevent regional conflict.

US and Switzerland finalise missile defence deal

Switzerland has cemented a deal with the United States for the procurement of Lockheed Martin’s advanced PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles.