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
HMS Kent undertakes high-speed sprint
HMS Kent recently displayed its high-speed capabilities by reaching a speed of 33.1 knots while en route to an operational tasking.
Stunning drone images show unique view of French warship
Dave Cullen and his drone captured the moment French destroyer FS Chevalier Paul made her grand entrance in the port of Leith, Scotland, ahead of the multinational maritime exercise, Formidable Shield.
British surveillance aircraft patrols near Ukraine border
A UK-operated RC-135 'Rivet Joint', an electronic surveillance aircraft, has once again carried out a patrol near the Ukrainian border.
HMS Prince of Wales – Shaft failure investigation results
Ministry of Defence letter sheds light on the cause of HMS Prince of Wales' shaft failure, discussing operational impacts and ongoing rectification efforts.
Meet Britain’s new Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance v essel
The UK has unveiled the name of its new Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance vessel, RFA Proteus.
Ferguson yard starts work on sections of Type 26 Frigate
Manufacturing is now underway at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, on the first of three units to be built for HMS Belfast, the third Type 26 Frigate.
Typhoon jets intercept Russian aircraft near Scotland
The Russian Tu-142 approached from the North-East and flew in international airspace over the Norwegian Sea and North Atlantic Ocean.
Russian state TV advocates ‘training Scottish terrorists’
In a bizarre move, Russian state television has taken a leap away from reality, with so-called "experts" advocating for the training of Scottish terrorists in Russia.
Ukraine’s defence against Russian cyber offensive
A new report from the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative highlights the strength of Ukraine's defence against an "unprecedented" Russian offensive.
Huge NATO anti-sub exercise kicks off
Twelve NATO nations have commenced the large-scale Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose, in the North Atlantic on April 24th.
