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
Sending tanks to Ukraine is a big change in Western thinking
These actions imply that NATO members believe that any decisive conflict with Russia will be in Ukraine and that Moscow will not win.
Defence spending in Scotland up over previous year
New figures show Ministry of Defence expenditure with industry in Scotland for 2021/22 was £2.01 billion, an increase from the previous year.
First Type 31 Frigate taking shape at Scottish shipyard
Images show the first of five Type 31 Frigates, HMS Venturer, in her current state of construction at Babcock's Rosyth shipyard in Scotland.
British marines ‘ambush’ American troops on Hawaii
Once information was gathered, the Royal Marines ambushed their ‘enemy’ along the track they’d been observing.
UK ‘not ruling out’ giving Ukraine missiles to reach Russia
Britain has "not ruled out" supplying Ukraine with missiles with sufficient range to destroy missile systems in Russia which may be targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Two Ukrainian warships train together off Scottish coast
The vessels, formerly belonging to the Royal Navy, are currently conducting training and recently sailed together for the first time under the Ukrainian flag.
Government insist Type 32 Frigate to be ‘key part’ of fleet
Despite earlier rumours that the class is set to be cancelled, the UK Government have insisted that "the Type 32 Frigate programme remains a...
British Paratroopers jump into Japan
Exercise New Year Jump saw the multinational paratroopers train to use Japanese parachutes and practised air assault missions from Japanese Chinook helicopters.
Why is it cheaper to fly to Spain than to Stornoway?
From the cost of fuel to seat costs per mile, ground handling to maintenance, it all ends up in your ticket price.
C-130 aircraft begin drawdown from Middle East operations
The role of the Hercules aircraft in theatre is being transitioned to the A400M Atlas, and both types of aircraft will continue to operate in tandem before the responsibility is fully transferred later this year.
