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
Haiti, Yemen, Ukraine aid and British carriers
The panel discusses the crisis in Haiti, Israel's plans to tackle Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ukraine's seaborne success against Russia and issues with the UK's aircraft carriers.
Lockheed Martin F-35 jet enters full production
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that the F-35 has been approved for 'Full Rate Production', with over 900 already having been delivered.
Royal Navy survey vessel trains for firefighting
HMS Scott is the largest survey vessel in Western Europe, the fifth largest vessel in the Royal Navy and has an auxiliary role as a mine countermeasures vessel.
Video shows laser weapons protecting British aircraft carrier
An animation depicts how a new British laser weapon could defend a Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier from threats at sea.
MOD release ‘never before seen’ laser weapon footage
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has published ‘never seen before’ declassified footage of the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system, in action over the skies of the Hebrides.
BAE deliver new prototype APMV with unmanned turreted mortar
BAE Systems has delivered a first-in-its-kind Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Turreted Mortar prototype to the U.S. Army.
Smallest Royal Navy ships make big impact in Norway
HMS Biter, Blazer, Exploit and Trumpeter have completed a month-long voyage to venture further north than any of their class have gone in 35 years’ service.
British aircraft carrier suffers fire, no fatalities
HMS Queen Elizabeth, currently docked at Glenmalan in Scotland has caught fire, with the ship suffering minor damage.
British frigate opens fire with missiles in Red Sea combat
HMS Richmond fired missiles and shot down hostile Houthi attack drones heading towards the ship.
Glasgow shipyard to install solar panels on ship build hall
BAE Systems in Govan, Glasgow, has submitted a planning application to install solar panels on the huge Ship Block Outfit Hall (SBOH).
