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George Allison

George Allison
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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

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.

Order placed for remaining five Type 26 Frigates on Clyde

Five more Type 26 Frigates have been ordered by the UK Government, bringing the total number of Type 26 Frigates being built on the Clyde up to eight and the total number of frigates being built in Scotland up to 13.

Russian spy ship off Scottish coast

The vessel, designed to conduct underwater scientific research, left the Baltic Sea earlier this month and is now off the coast of Scotland.

British carrier embarks F-35 jets ahead of deployment

F-35 jets have landed onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth ahead of the aircraft carrier and her escorts deploying to northern European waters.

Composite mast for frigate HMS Cardiff arrives in Glasgow

The composite mast for second Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff has arrived in Glasgow from specialist supplier Umoe Mandal in Norway.
HMS Diamond (Photo credit: Dominic Roe)

British Destroyer saves yacht after distress call

HMS Diamond and her crew rescued four people from a sinking yacht last night.

Lest we forget

On November 11, whether in Scotland or somewhere else, we invite our readers to participate in a local Remembrance Day service and show their respects if you are able.

Time and cost of aircraft carrier repair not yet known

The cost and length of time for the repairs to damaged aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales have yet to be established.

British carrier and jets sail to northern European waters

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her aircraft will lead a powerful Carrier Striker Group on Operation Achillean.

Russia orders troops to withdraw from Kherson

The withdrawal is yet another humiliating setback for Moscow's forces in the eight-month-old war.