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 Typhoons safeguard NATO’s Eastern border
Typhoon fighter jets have recently returned to Estonia, patrolling the airspace on NATO's Eastern border.
BAE secures $7m DARPA contract for space tech
BAE Systems' FAST Labs research and development organisation has secured a $7 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Royal Navy warship shoots down drone off Scottish coast
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Defender deployed to Scotland’s Outer Hebrides for 'Exercise Formidable Shield 2023' to test weapons against ballistic, subsonic and supersonic targets, alongside 13 NATO and partner nations.
British attack helicopters go to sea
Apache Mk 1 attacks helicopters of 656 Squadron, 4 Regiment Army Air Corps set sail on RFA Argus recently.
Figures revealed for infrastructure projects at Faslane
The Ministry of Defence has recently released detailed budget figures for capital infrastructure projects at two significant naval facilities: RNAD Coulport and Faslane.
New frigate to be in the water this year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its projected timeline for the launch of the Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer.
Data reveals number of days warships spent at sea last year
The Ministry of Defence has recently disclosed the number of days each Royal Navy frigate and destroyer spent at sea in 2022, let's take a look.
Stunning video shows aircraft carrier depart Scotland
A timelapse video shows aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Scotland during some stunning weather after a logistics stop.
British regular forces numbers broken down by rank
The UK Regular Forces comprise a total of 143,558 full-time service personnel across the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, and the Royal Air Force. Here, those forces are distinctly divided into officers and other ranks.
Potential Royal Navy procurement over the next 18 months
The Ministry of Defence has outlined potential procurement activities, each worth over £2m, to be undertaken in the next 18 months.
