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
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.
Britain orders new Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
The Royal Navy, through Project HECLA, aims to deploy autonomous underwater vehicles continuously in high-threat areas to provide a persistent and accurate situational awareness of the underwater environment.
Stunning photo shows Typhoon jet 10 miles above Falklands
An amazing photograph of the Falkland Islands taken from a Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet has captured the rugged beauty of the remote archipelago in the South Atlantic.
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