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
British warship escorts Russian vessels through Channel
HMS Portland, a Type 23 frigate, was dispatched to monitor the movements of the Russian Gorshkov-class guided missile frigate Admiral Kasatonov and support tanker Akademik Pashin.
Britain boosting defence spending by £5bn over two years
Three of the five billion pounds will go towards nuclear-related budget lines including helping Australia build nuclear-powered submarines as part of efforts to balance China.
Argentina orders new amphibious landing ship
An agreement has been signed for the construction of a multipurpose landing ship, a polar vessel, and a floating dock, as well as the modernisation of a MEKO 140 corvette for the Argentine Navy.
Britain and France to coordinate aircraft carrier deployments
The UK and France have agreed to coordinate deployments of aircraft carriers to provide complementary and a more persistent European presence in regions of shared interest.
British assault ship in Norway for NATO exercises
The assault ship recently departed from Plymouth to support amphibious landings with Royal Marines along Norway's rugged coastline.
British Maritime Patrol Aircraft in Sicily for exercise
Poseidon jets from RAF Lossiemouth have arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily to participate in Exercise DYNAMIC MANTA, a significant NATO training exercise.
An update on Britain’s ballistic missile submarine project
The Dreadnought ballistic missile submarine programme is proceeding according to plan with HMS Dreadnought expected to enter service in the early 2030s.
Exercise Joint Warrior 2023 kicks off
The exercise will predominantly take place off the Northern coast of Norway and throughout the Northern European Seas with more than 30 ships, four submarines and multiple aircraft ranging from maritime patrol to troop transporters.
HMS Enteprise to be decommissioned
HMS Enterprise, an Echo class survey ship, is to be decommissioned at the end of this month.
Why Russia has had such a disastrous 12 months
When Russia’s ramshackle armies trundled into Ukraine a year ago, very few gave the defenders a chance.
