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 ship on the hunt for drug smugglers
HMS Trent has been deployed to hunt drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea.
Clyde shipyard frigate contractors set for strike action
Around 30 workers are paid £1 less per hour than others at the yard who are on the BAE Systems yard rate. The workers include electricians, labourers and cable hands.
Diversity on the rise in UK Armed Forces say figures
The Ministry of Defence recently published its 'UK Armed Forces Biannual Diversity Statistics'.
UK exposes Russian intelligence services cyber campaign
The UK and international partners have called out the Russian Intelligence Services for a campaign of malicious cyber activity attempting to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes.
BAE teams with AMS to reinforce Ukraine artillery support
BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions Ltd have committed to working together to offer support for artillery systems being used in Ukraine.
Oxley Group win contract on Challenger 3 tank project
Oxley Group will be providing internal cabin lighting, breach lighting and task lighting for the tanks, with manufacturing commencing in 2025.
British A400M in cold weather trials in Norway
A Royal Air Force Atlas A400M transport aircraft conducted Agile Combat Employment (ACE) on Exercise Arctic Phoenix in Norway to provide vital training for RAF personnel over the last two weeks.
British surveillance aircraft and crews on exercise
For the first time, a British RC-135 Rivet Joint has supported the United States Navy’s major 3-week air exercise, known as Exercise Resolute Hunter.
C-17 airlifts Royal Navy Merlin back to UK from Middle East
This sortie was just one of several that have returned equipment from all three services that have conducted exercises in the region during the year.
British helicopters swoop on ‘seized vessel’
Royal Navy and Portuguese helicopters swooped on a vessel 'seized' by armed assailants during an intensive training scenario off the coast of Portugal.
