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
Government insist ‘no plans’ to scrap Type 32 Frigate
"There are currently no plans to withdraw the Type 32 Frigate Programme and it remains a key part of the future fleet for the Royal Navy."
British tanks to be in Ukrainian hands by end of March
British Challenger 2 tanks will be in Ukrainian hands for use against Russia by the end of March, with troops beginning training on the tanks next week.
UK warship orders ‘significant’ to Scottish economy
Military shipbuilding in Scotland is "a major success story" and makes a "significant contribution to the economy", say the Scottish Affairs Committee in their report on Scottish military shipbuilding.
Shipyards ‘require certainty’ over future warship orders
The future prosperity of Scottish military shipbuilding is at risk through the lack of a clear drumbeat of orders and uncertainty over the Type 32 Frigate, the Scottish Affairs Committee warns.
Sending tanks to Ukraine is a big change in Western thinking
These actions imply that NATO members believe that any decisive conflict with Russia will be in Ukraine and that Moscow will not win.
Defence spending in Scotland up over previous year
New figures show Ministry of Defence expenditure with industry in Scotland for 2021/22 was £2.01 billion, an increase from the previous year.
First Type 31 Frigate taking shape at Scottish shipyard
Images show the first of five Type 31 Frigates, HMS Venturer, in her current state of construction at Babcock's Rosyth shipyard in Scotland.
British marines ‘ambush’ American troops on Hawaii
Once information was gathered, the Royal Marines ambushed their ‘enemy’ along the track they’d been observing.
UK ‘not ruling out’ giving Ukraine missiles to reach Russia
Britain has "not ruled out" supplying Ukraine with missiles with sufficient range to destroy missile systems in Russia which may be targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Two Ukrainian warships train together off Scottish coast
The vessels, formerly belonging to the Royal Navy, are currently conducting training and recently sailed together for the first time under the Ukrainian flag.
