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
Number of ‘nuclear site events’ at Clyde base
Of the total 180 events reported across both locations and years, all were managed safely without any significant radiological or health impact.
What are the Royal Navy’s land-attack capabilities?
Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from submarines, Paveway IV bombs from F-35Bs, and the ongoing integration of the Naval Strike Missile on surface ships.
Patrol ship HMS Spey arrives in Japan
HMS Spey's current presence in Yokosuka marks a significant milestone—it is the first naval port visit facilitated under the new Japan-UK Facilitation Agreement.
RFA Argus tops up tanks on RFA Lyme Bay
The amount of fuel transferred was enough to fill the tank of an average car 10,000 times.
Britain hosts MQ-9B drone collaboration conference
The Royal Air Force recently hosted an international conference at RAF Cranwell, centred on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS).
British patrol ship launches drone in East China Sea
HMS Spey reported the successful launch of a drone as part of its ongoing operations in the East China Sea.
MOD detail number of employees earning over £100k
Dr Andrew Murrison MP has provided clarity on the number of officials within the MoD with earnings exceeding £100,000 since the financial year 2019-20.
Destroying Russian forces ‘makes us all safer’ say NATO
"Ukraine is using the weapons we provide to destroy Russian combat capabilities. This makes us all safer."
Major £217m contract awarded to support Royal Navy
The contract will see 28 companies providing global support to the Royal Navy.
Spanish jets conduct NATO mission over Romania
Spanish forces, including detachments from Lithuania and Romania, collaborated in a complex aerial training exercise that spanned from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
