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
Royal Navy joins large military exercise in Pacific
HMS Spey has taken part in one of the Pacific’s largest military exercises – the first time the Royal Navy has joined in Exercise Keen Sword.
Watch as an F-35 takes off from a British aircraft carrier
A sailor onboard HMS Kent has captured a video of an F-35 taking-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Ferguson Marine will weather the storm
The Port Glasgow shipyard has been beset with issues relating to the building of new ferries but, I believe, they have a bright future ahead of them.
Why is shipbuilding invisible to some in Scotland?
As you read this, Scottish shipyards have orders for 13 frigates. There are some on social media, however, that are completely unaware of this but still have very strong opinions on the matter - but why?
Five NATO carriers deployed in Europe to show ‘resolve’
Five Allied aircraft carriers – including flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth – are currently operating in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters in a "demonstration of NATO unity".
First Minister appears to misrepresent Scottish shipbuilding
The First Minister has, it seems, misrepresented the number of naval ships being built in Scottish shipyards. It's more work for more people at more yards, where's the downside?
Belfast shipyard chosen to build new naval supply vessels
The majority of the modules for the ships will be constructed in Belfast and Appledore, with some of the blocks also being constructed in Spain to be shipped to Belfast.
617 Squadron F35 jets land onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth
F-35B Lightning jets from RAF Marham have landed aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth to conduct exercises over the North Sea as part of Operation Achillean.
RAF transport trials rapid deployment of Romanian HIMARS
A Royal Air Force Atlas transport aircraft has conducted trials in Romania to rapidly deploy NATO weapons capabilities, using a Romanian military HIMARS weapons system.
Russian missiles reportedly hit Poland, killing two people
Russian missiles have reportedly killed two people in NATO member Poland, a senior US intelligence official has told the AP news agency.
