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
Drone shots show work on huge Glasgow frigate factory
Work has started on a huge expansion of the BAE Systems yard at Govan, with excavators currently filling in the old 'wet basin' to make way for a huge new 'frigate factory'.
Aircraft carrier departs Scotland
The aircraft carrier was recently at Glenmallan in Scotland, where it restocked its ammunition supply.
New Challenger 3 tank ‘within budget and ahead of schedule’
"Another significant milestone has been achieved by the Challenger 3 Delivery Team within budget and ahead of schedule – we are moving closer to delivering one of the most capable and lethal tanks in Europe."
Ukrainian troops ‘quick’ to learn to fight with British tanks
Tank crews from Ukraine have been "quick to master" the controls of the mighty Challenger 2 tank, say the Ministry of Defence.
RFA Mounts Bay supports flying exercises
This week, RFA Mounts Bay has been providing support to 814 and 815 Naval Air Squadrons with day and night procedural flying exercises.
British jet joins effort to monitor NATO border
A British RC-135 surveillance aircraft joined an American RC-135 and an Italian G550 in conducting patrols over almost the entire length of the NATO border with Russia.
U.S. countermeasures contract awarded to BAE Systems
BAE Systems in Nashua, New Hampshire has been awarded a $66 million contract modification for radio frequency countermeasures for the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Foreign Military Sales customer fighter aircraft.
HMS Dauntless fires main gun for first time in 7 years
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless recently conducted the first live firing of its 4.5" gun in seven years.
Huge Glasgow ‘frigate factory’ planning permission granted
Planning permission has bene granted for a huge new shipbuilding hall at the BAE Systems site in Govan, with work on the first ship to be built in the facility starting in 2024.
NATO jets train to defend Alliance over Baltic
The scenario simulated peer threats and was designed to test the fighter jets' tactics, techniques, and procedures in a complex, contested air environment.
