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
Sensitive submarine documents found Wetherspoons pub
Official documents pertaining to a Royal Navy submarine were reportedly discovered in the restroom of a Wetherspoons pub.
US approves $31.2m APKWS-II rocket sale to Britain
The US Government has greenlit a potential Foreign Military Sale of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II (APKWS-II) to the United Kingdom, with an estimated value of $31.2 million.
Update on UK involvement in NATO Next Gen Rotorcraft Project
An update has been provided on the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability programme after Kevan Jones, MP for North Durham, inquired about the status project.
Work begins in Belfast ahead of support ship build
Belfast's renowned Harland & Wolff shipyard has begun demolition work as part of a major overhaul aimed at making it one of the UK's most technologically advanced shipbuilding facilities.
Britain’s new minehunting mothership closer to operations
Once operational, the ship will serve as a central command and accommodation hub for the Royal Navy's mine warfare specialists and their cutting-edge equipment, including uncrewed minehunting vessels.
British warship keeps watch on Russian task group near UK
State-of-the-art Type 45 Destroyer HMS Defender was critical in monitoring the Russian vessels in order to maintain situational awareness and protect national interests.
UK and Poland sign huge £1.9 billion air defence deal
Britain will provide cutting-edge, ground-based air defence capabilities to Poland in one of the largest bilateral European air defence deals of its kind.
Type 32 Frigate still in concept, no funding decision yet
Luke Pollard, the Shadow Minister of Defence, asked whether the Secretary of State for Defence plans to allocate additional funding to Babcock for the construction of Type 32 frigates.
UK spends £1.54m on NATO ‘Wide Wet Gap’ crossing project
John Healey, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, recently inquired about the funding provided by the UK and Germany to the Wide Wet Gap Crossing defence procurement project.
British aircraft delivering Canadian supplies for Ukraine
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft has successfully delivered military supplies from Canada to Europe for use by the Ukrainian military.
