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
Glasgow leaves Glasgow
Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow has left the shipyard in Glasgow that built her.
Despite funding concerns Type 32 Frigate still planned
A recent report from the NAO stated that the Royal Navy withdrew its plans for Type 32 frigates because of concerns about unaffordability. However, it has emerged that work on the project is continuing.
New images show new frigate HMS Glasgow before ‘launch’
Drone images show how HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates being built on the River Clyde, looks ahead of entering the water for the first time this week.
British C-17s supplying Brimstone 2 missiles to Ukraine
Brimstone 2 missiles are being delivered by Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft to help Ukraine fight Russia.
Huge increase in number of American submarines in Scotland
The number of sightings of American nuclear submarines visiting Scotland this year has doubled over the same period last year.
Aircraft carrier ‘opens fire’ with Phalanx gun
HMS Queen Elizabeth has fired her Phalanx close-in weapon system as part of a training exercise.
British jet tracks Russian units in occupied Ukraine
A British RC-135 'Rivet Joint', a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft, was once again conducting surveillance of Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
Frigate moved onto barge in Glasgow ahead of ‘launch’
Photos show HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates, being moved from land onto a submersible barge before being floated off downriver.
Britain to buy Naval Strike Missiles
The new anti-ship and land-attack missiles will be fitted to eleven frigates and destroyers after a deal with the Norwegian government.
Britain takes delivery of more F-35 jets
The arrival of three F-35B jets means the UK has now taken delivery of 30 jets. Three remain in the U.S. as test aircraft while one was lost at sea, giving the UK an operational total of 26 F-35B jets.
