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George Allison

George Allison
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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 and Irish forces monitoring Russian warships off Ireland

British frigate HMS Lancaster is shadowing Russian cruiser Marshal Ustinov and destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov in an area of international waters that is part of Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

Defence Secretary says ‘likely’ carrier going to dry dock

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told Forces News that it is likely that HMS Prince of Wales will have to go into dry dock to have problems with a shaft and propeller fixed.

The OSINT Bunker – Season 4 Episode 6

In this episode, the panel discuss the breakdown of HMS Prince of Wales, incidents involving the Red Arrows, developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and more!

World’s most advanced attack submarine joins British fleet

HMS Anson is £1.3bn of both naval stealth and striking power – able to gather intelligence and destroy enemy military infrastructure at long range with pinpoint accuracy.

Afghans supporting UK forces in Afghanistan ‘left to fate’

An analyst on a defence and security podcast has said that the history books will "not look favourably" on the decision to abandon Afghans that helped British forces.

British carrier may to head to Amsterdam for repairs

Sources onboard HMS Prince of Wales have told the UK Defence Journal that the damaged aircraft carrier may head to a drydock in Amsterdam for repairs.

American nuclear submarine returns to Scotland

The USS Georgia, equipped with an underwater launch system for special forces, has arrived at Faslane naval in Scotland for its second visit in two months.

Confirmation of HMS Prince of Wales propeller shaft damage

The Royal Navy has provided an update on the situation with HMS Prince of Wales, confirming what the UK Defence Journal was first to report.

HMS Prince of Wales suffers propeller shaft issue

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is now at anchor off the Isle of Wight as damage to her propellor shaft is inspected.

Britain giving Ukraine minehunter drones to clear coastline

Six autonomous minehunting vehicles will be sent to Ukraine to help detect Russian mines in the nation's coastal waters.