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
Name chosen for new mine-hunter mothership
RFA Stirling Castle will be based in Scotland and act as an offshore forward operating base, deploying drones and other crewless systems "to find and neutralise sea mines and other seabed threats".
HMS Dauntless conducts boarding ops with U.S. Coast Guard
The exercise involved conducting boarding operations on "suspicious vessels" using a combination of the Wildcat helicopter and seaboats from HMS Dauntless.
Russian blame game on Nord Stream attack ‘lacks evidence’
"No one's sneaking this ship that looked like it was off the set of Waterworld into Danish waters and sneaking it back out without anyone asking any questions."
Progress picks up on new Glasgow frigate factory
The former 'wet basin' has now been filled in preparation for the construction of a massive shipbuilding hall, representing a considerable increase in capacity for Scottish shipbuilding.
British tanks arrive in Ukraine after being donated
Strykers and Cougars from the United States, Challenger 2 tanks from the UK and Marders from Germany have officially joined the Ukrainian armed forces.
UK has ‘not discussed’ transferring Typhoons to Poland
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace previously suggested he is willing to send Typhoons to eastern European countries, backfilling their contributions to Ukraine's fighter jet fleet. However, no discussions have yet taken place.
Britain will learn lessons from Ukraine conflict
General Sir Jim Hockenhull, as part of a speech at the UKStratCom Conference, has outlined three lessons learned in Ukraine.
Progress continues on next Glasgow-built frigate
Work on HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates being built on the Clyde, is progressing as the stern block made a short move to meet the aft section of the ship in the build hall.
Ukrainian crews complete training on British tanks
"We will fight. This tank for us is like a diamond, I think it is the best tank in the world."
Australia purchasing 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Australia for Tomahawk Block V and Block IV All Up Rounds (AUR) and related equipment, estimated to cost $895 million.
