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 engages French Carrier Strike Group aircraft
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan joined forces with FS Chevalier Paul and USS Nitze to take on French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle and her Carrier Strike Group as part of Exercise Orion 23.
British frigate seizes smuggled Iranian anti-tank missiles
The smugglers attempted to evade a Wildcat helicopter and ignored all radio calls instructing them to stop.
UK and Saudi Arabia sign new defence agreement
Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace is currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Here’s how to land an F-35B jet on HMS Queen Elizabeth
Watch as fast-jet pilot turned YouTuber cgaviatior simulates the difficult process of landing an F-35B on HMS Queen Elizabeth using 'Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing'.
Drone shots catch glimpse of warship fitting out in Glasgow
Drone footage shows the imposing figure of HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates, as the vessel is fitted out at a BAE Systems facility in Scotstoun, Glasgow.
Satellite shows destruction of elite Russian unit in Ukraine
Recent satellite imagery has revealed a concentration of Russian vehicle losses in the Vuhledar area of Donetsk Oblast, believed to be from Russia's elite 155th Naval Infantry Brigade.
British destroyer teams up with French and Italian warships
In a display of military cooperation and partnership, HMS Duncan engaged in joint manoeuvres with its French and Italian counterparts, the FS Chevalier Paul and IS Luigi Rizzo, respectively. #Orion23
British aircraft carrier sinks ‘massive red killer tomato’
HMS Queen Elizabeth has encountered a dangerous foe at sea, a massive inflatable target known as the "Killer Tomato".
Ship capsizes and sinks on River Clyde
A Clyde Marine Services tug named Biter capsized off the coast at Greenock today.
Almost half of large Scottish ferries out of action
A significant chunk of the CalMac ferry fleet is currently out of action, with the repair yard so full of CalMac vessels that ferries are berthed elsewhere in Scotland, waiting for space to open up.
