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
Royal Navy shipbuilding supports 15,000 Scottish jobs
"Up and down Scotland, communities depend on a steady drumbeat of work for their jobs, for a future for young people, for economic security and in some cases, their economic survival."
UK should ‘reconsider’ plans to scrap C-130
Andy Netherwood, a former C-130 and C-17 aircraft commander, has urged the Ministry of Defence to reconsider the early retirement of the C-130J Hercules fleet.
Second Type 26 Frigate begins to take shape on the Clyde
HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates, is currently starting to look ship-shape in Glasgow.
British aircraft carrier deploying to the Mediterranean
HMS Prince of Wales is currently NATO’s command ship, leading the alliance’s Maritime High Readiness Force, and is deploying to conduct exercises with NATO allies in the region.
Second poll this month claims most Scots support Trident
Most voters in Scotland want to retain the Trident nuclear weapon system on the Clyde according to the second poll carried out on the topic this month.
How has shipbuilding in Scotland changed in recent years?
Even just ten years ago shipbuilding in Scotland was described as a ‘feast and famine’ industry but things are very different now.
Contract placed for Type 31 Frigate torpedo defence system
The Ministry of Defence has placed a contract with Ultra Electronics for the provision of three Sonar 2170 'Surface Ship Torpedo Defence' systems to be fitted to the Type 31 Frigate fleet.
A guide to Britain’s new frigate types
How much do you really know about the upcoming Type 26, Type 31 and Type 32 frigates? This brief guide, made possible thanks to the @ShephardNews 'Defence Insight' platform, should bring you up to speed on the basics.
Type 45 Destroyers getting anti-ballistic missile upgrades
The UK is set to become the first European nation to operate a 'Maritime Ballistic Missile Defence' capability that can detect and destroy anti-ship ballistic missiles.
Government slammed for handling of Afghanistan withdrawal
In their scathing report, the Foreign Affairs Committee said that lives were put at risk by a "fundamental lack of planning, grip or leadership at a time of national emergency".
