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
Timelapse shows the construction of a frigate in Glasgow
Through the marvels of drone technology and determined documentation, a timelapse video many years in the making offers the chance to watch HMS Glasgow go from disjointed hull sections to a floating frigate.
RAF Atlas takes part in Pacific air exercise
Stationed in Guam, Western Pacific, the Atlas conducted an array of sorties as part of the US Air Mobility Command's largest annual exercise.
HMS Prince of Wales heading back to sea this week
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is set to sail from Rosyth Dockyard this week following a long period of repairs, quelling rumours of the ship being scrapped for spare parts.
UK Typhoon Force in unprecedented operational demand
The UK's Typhoon force experienced its busiest year ever, marking an "unprecedented" number of operational hours flown.
Reports suggest RAF could aid Orkney ferry crisis
Reports have emerged suggesting the Royal Air Force could be called in to airlift supplies to Orkney.
Work contract for UK ‘Excalibur’ combat air test aircraft
The contract will initiate the next phase of the Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft (FTA) project, a pivotal element of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
American airborne nuclear command post lands in Scotland
A Boeing E-6 Mercury, America's airborne nuclear command post, has landed in Scotland. ThE aircraft is known for its ability to remotely launch intercontinental ballistic missiles.
PHASA-35 completes first stratospheric flight
British engineers have successfully completed a stratospheric flight trial of BAE Systems’ High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) - PHASA-35.
HMS Albion enhances helicopter capabilities
Both QinetiQ and 846 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) have been rigorously testing to increase the capabilities of the Merlin helicopters utilised by the Royal Marines.
Assault ship HMS Albion visits Scotland
HMS Albion has arrived in Glenmallan, Scotland for a logistics stop and will soon be joined by sponsor Princess Anne for a Royal Visit on the 20th of July.
