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
American nuclear submarine visits naval base in Scotland
The USS Indiana, an American Virginia class nuclear submarine, is visiting HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.
British nuclear submarine visits Norway
HMS Ambush will shortly resume patrols in the Arctic after taking on supplies.
Irish naval vessel visits City of Glasgow
Irish Naval Vessel LÉ George Bernard Shaw arrived in Glasgow this week, the visit by the Offshore Patrol Vessel is the first Irish Naval visit to Scotland for over 10 years.
Britain clears funding for additional tranche of F-35 jets
Funding has been delegated for an additional tranche of F-35B jets for Britain beyond the 48 already ordered.
Keel laid for new Royal Navy frigate HMS Venturer
The keel has been laid for the first of five Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer, at the Babcock 'frigate factory' in Rosyth.
Britain helping Poland develop new air defence system
Britain's new 'Sky Sabre' and Poland’s 'NAREW' air defence systems will both use the same missiles and launcher, but NAREW will have Polish designed components for the radar and vehicles.
Britain named fourth largest military spender
The United Kingdom was the 4th largest military spender last year, ahead of Russia and every other NATO ally apart from the United States.
US report ‘Britain to continue punching above its weight’
The American report states that Britain is "likely to continue to punch above its weight internationally given its strong military, financial sector and its global focus"
Britain’s 1,000 mile punch – The Tomahawk cruise missile
The American-built Tomahawk missile, also known as TLAM, allows Royal Navy submarines of the Astute and Trafalgar class to strike at targets on land accurately at a range of around 1,000 miles.
Britain considering new radar to keep an eye on space
The Ministry of Defence is seeking market information regarding radar systems able to monitor space, conduct air surveillance in a traditional ground-based air defence role, including surveillance of small air-breathing targets and tactical ballistic missiles.
