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 destroyer teams up with French and Italian warships
In a display of military cooperation and partnership, HMS Duncan engaged in joint manoeuvres with its French and Italian counterparts, the FS Chevalier Paul and IS Luigi Rizzo, respectively. #Orion23
British aircraft carrier sinks ‘massive red killer tomato’
HMS Queen Elizabeth has encountered a dangerous foe at sea, a massive inflatable target known as the "Killer Tomato".
Ship capsizes and sinks on River Clyde
A Clyde Marine Services tug named Biter capsized off the coast at Greenock today.
Almost half of large Scottish ferries out of action
A significant chunk of the CalMac ferry fleet is currently out of action, with the repair yard so full of CalMac vessels that ferries are berthed elsewhere in Scotland, waiting for space to open up.
HMS Penzance visits Glasgow
Drone footage shows HMS Penzance basking in the sun at the King George V docks in Glasgow.
Warship conducts underwater warfare training off Scotland
Type 23 Frigate HMS Portland tested her ability to engage underwater targets off the coast of Scotland recently, culminating in a test firing of a torpedo.
Nuclear submarine arrives at new homeport in Scotland
Brand new HMS Anson, an Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, has arrived at her new home port at Faslane near Glasgow.,
British aircraft continue to ship weapons to Ukraine
The UK is the second largest provider of military aid to Ukraine after the United States.
HMS Spey sails with RMS Queen Mary 2
British patrol vessel HMS Spey recently had a unique opportunity to engage in a sail past with the Cunard Line's flagship, the RMS Queen Mary 2, off the coast of Thailand.
Royal Navy’s new experimental ship departs for trials
The successful certification and deployment of XV PATRICK BLACKETT demonstrates NavyX's commitment to developing autonomous and unmanned technology, which will revolutionise naval operations in the future.
