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
UK Government shipbuilding contracts – where are they going?
Since the launch of the National Shipbuilding Office in September 2021, the UK Government has announced £4.34 billion in shipbuilding contracts with £59.3 million of that going to shipyards overseas.
State level cyber attacks – Why and how
State-level cyber attacks are cyber-attacks launched by a nation-state or a state-sponsored group.
Germany is the latest Country to join multinational F-35 team
The German Ministry of Defence has announced that it will procure 35 F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Royal Marines to get 60 new amphibious vehicles
The FATVs will be in-service until 2058, replacing the BV206 tracked and older BvS 10 ‘Viking’ models.
New British nuclear missile submarine reaches milestone
The first pressure hull unit for Boat 1, the future HMS Dreadnought, has been transported to the Devonshire Dock Hall in Barrow for outfitting.
The British Army is back in Japan
Exercise Vigilant Isles 22 saw British Forces leading six reconnaissance teams alongside Japanese forces as part of island defence training.
NATO battlegroup in Bulgaria reaches full capability
NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria reached full operational capability on Wednesday.
RFA Fort Victoria returns to operations after refit
The vessel charged with keeping Britain's aircraft carrier task groups stocked up with supplies is returning to operations after an extensive refit.
NATO say Russia trying to ‘freeze’ Ukraine conflict
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed the importance of continued NATO Allied support to Ukraine as it faces Russia’s war of aggression.
Airbus demonstrate A400M as a drone carrier
Military transport aircraft such as the A400M will play an important role as drone motherships as part of future combat aircraft projects.
