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
British warship proves island ‘in wrong place’ for 85 years
Henderson Island in the South Pacific is one mile south of the position marked on charts used by mariners the world over since 1937.
Royal Navy to take control naval base support fleets
In December 2022, the Royal Navy will take ownership of a fleet of vessels that currently provide various harbour services at naval bases in Devonport, Faslane and Portsmouth.
Type 32 Frigate to focus on operating drones
The Type 32 Frigate will be the first of a new generation of warships with a focus on hosting and operating autonomous onboard systems.
Britain sets out shipbuilding plans for next 30 years
More than 150 new naval and civil vessels will be built in the UK over the next 30 years. The vessels will include large warships, Border Force cutters, lighthouse vessels and the new National Flagship.
Update on the progress of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The large Russian column northwest of Kyiv has made little progress in over a week and is suffering continued losses at the hands of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Two British aircraft carriers now at sea
Britain now has two aircraft carriers at sea with HMS Prince of Wales deploying to the Arctic and HMS Queen Elizabeth heading to Scotland
British Defence Secretary provides update on Ukraine
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave a statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine today, here it is in full.
Britain sending anti-aircraft and Javelin missiles to Ukraine
In addition to thousands of NLAW anti-tank missiles, Britain is planning to send Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles and an additional "small consignment" of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine as Russian forces close in on Kyiv.
Plans to reverse Army troops cuts not denied by Government
When asked whether there are plans to reverse the decision to cut full-time British Army personnel to 73,000, the Government were unusually unable to provide a 'yes or no' answer.
Sub hunters embark on HMS Prince of Wales
Merlin anti-submarine helicopters of 820 Naval Air Squadron have embarked onboard HMS Prince of Wales ahead of large-scale exercises in the Arctic.
