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
First drone photos of HMS Glasgow in the water
New images and videos show HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates being built on the Clyde, in the water for the first time.
HMS Glasgow in the water for the first time
HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates being built on the Clyde, has reached a major milestone as she successfully entered the water for the first-ever time today.
Plans to buy more transport aircraft scrapped due to cost
The Ministry of Defence has abandoned plans to purchase additional A400M transport aircraft due to cost.
Britain awards contract for large crewless submarine
The submarine, in addition to being able to cover 1,000 miles in a single mission, can go deeper than the current submarine fleet.
Glasgow leaves Glasgow
Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow has left the shipyard in Glasgow that built her.
Despite funding concerns Type 32 Frigate still planned
A recent report from the NAO stated that the Royal Navy withdrew its plans for Type 32 frigates because of concerns about unaffordability. However, it has emerged that work on the project is continuing.
New images show new frigate HMS Glasgow before ‘launch’
Drone images show how HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates being built on the River Clyde, looks ahead of entering the water for the first time this week.
British C-17s supplying Brimstone 2 missiles to Ukraine
Brimstone 2 missiles are being delivered by Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft to help Ukraine fight Russia.
Huge increase in number of American submarines in Scotland
The number of sightings of American nuclear submarines visiting Scotland this year has doubled over the same period last year.
Aircraft carrier ‘opens fire’ with Phalanx gun
HMS Queen Elizabeth has fired her Phalanx close-in weapon system as part of a training exercise.
