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
Aircraft carrier to return to duty by Autumn
HMS Prince of Wales, currently undergoing repairs in Rosyth, Scotland, is anticipated to resume full operational service by the autumn of this year.
Cartlidge talks maritime strength at Sea Power 2023
Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge stressed the importance of industrial revitalisation, technological innovation and international partnerships at the First Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference 2023.
British aircraft carrier sets sail from Portsmouth
HMS Queen Elizabeth has set sail from Portsmouth ahead of an upcoming Carrier Strike Group deployment.
Doogan challenges Defence Minister on SME support
Dave Doogan MP challenged Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge on SME support and continuity concerns.
Shadow Defence Secretary questions naval availability
During a parliamentary session, John Healey questioned the status of the UK's naval fleet, underscoring the importance of having Royal Navy ships at sea to safeguard Britain.
Defence Secretary dismisses SNP MP ‘armoured ships’ claim
Patrick Grady's use of the term 'armoured', a dated descriptor from the era of battleships and cruisers, appears to be a repeated talking point among SNP MPs with multiple MPs now suddenly using the strange term.
Armoured ships and misconceptions over defence in Scotland
The claim that there are no "armoured ships" based in Scotland not only misinterprets the nature of modern naval capabilities but also overlooks the comprehensive defence apparatus that is in place.
Alleged sabotage onboard frigate HMS Glasgow
The UK Defence Journal can reveal that there has been an alleged incident of sabotage onboard HMS Glasgow, with claims that disgruntled contractors have cut over 60 data cables onboard.
Intelligence agencies have used AI since the cold war
Recent publicity around the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has led to a great deal of public concern about its growth and potential.
Russia threatens UK over sending cruise missiles to Ukraine
The UK has sent Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, and this action has elicited a stern warning from Russia, threatening a "proportionate response".
