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
Atlas crosses continent to parachute in supplies over Morocco
An A400M Atlas crossed Europe to conduct the longest-range airdrop performed by the RAF’s Atlas Force.
Contract awarded for Type 31 Frigate gun ammunition
Support, simulators and ammunition for the 57mm and 40mm naval gun systems have been ordered for the five Type 31 General Purpose Frigates.
UK and French jets train to respond to ‘Channel threats’
Typhoon jets and French Mirage jets worked together over the Channel yesterday to practise their response to an aircraft posing a simulated threat to the UK or France.
British aircraft carrier visits Oslo
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Oslo, the capital city of Norway, for her first-ever visit to the city.
Russian fighters ‘conduct unsafe overflight’ of NATO vessels
Two Russian fighter aircraft made an unsafe and unprofessional approach toward Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), which was conducting routine operations in the Baltic Sea.
Royal Navy joins large military exercise in Pacific
HMS Spey has taken part in one of the Pacific’s largest military exercises – the first time the Royal Navy has joined in Exercise Keen Sword.
Watch as an F-35 takes off from a British aircraft carrier
A sailor onboard HMS Kent has captured a video of an F-35 taking-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Ferguson Marine will weather the storm
The Port Glasgow shipyard has been beset with issues relating to the building of new ferries but, I believe, they have a bright future ahead of them.
Why is shipbuilding invisible to some in Scotland?
As you read this, Scottish shipyards have orders for 13 frigates. There are some on social media, however, that are completely unaware of this but still have very strong opinions on the matter - but why?
Five NATO carriers deployed in Europe to show ‘resolve’
Five Allied aircraft carriers – including flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth – are currently operating in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters in a "demonstration of NATO unity".
