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 joins effort to protect merchant ships
HMS Diamond, a Type 45 Destroyer, has joined Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new international task force to protect merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
The Naval Strike Missile – The Royal Navy’s new punch
Let's take a very brief look at this advanced missile system.
MOD award contract for 50 Foxhound command variant vehicles
The primary objective of this contract is to modify up to 50 Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicles into Command Variants.
Scottish site UK’s first licensed vertical launch spaceport
The not-too-distant future could see Scottish built rockets launching Scottish satellites from a Scottish spaceport.
RAF to spend £135m to upgrade Envoy VIP transport jets
The Ministry of Defence replaced its fleet of BAe146 aircraft with two new Dassault Falcon 900LX jets; it's now looking to include a number of military modifications to the aircraft.
British Destroyer downs drone heading for merchant ship
HMS Diamond, an advanced Type 45 Destroyer, has downed an attack drone heading for merchant shipping in the Red Sea.
French nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland
French nuclear submarine Suffren visited Faslane naval base near Glasgow in Scotland this week.
Former soldier found guilty of plotting terror attack
A former British soldier has been found guilty of preparing to commit a terrorist attack.
New Glasgow frigate factory to be finished next year
The planned completion date of the new Shipbuilding Hall at Govan was confirmed in a recent Parliamentary exchange.
British aircraft monitors Russian forces near Baltics
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has conducted a patrol over the Baltic states and Poland
