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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

How many naval ships are to be built in Scotland?

The total number of warships to be built in Scottish shipyards post-referendum up to 2035 now stands at 24, more than the 13 'promised' by politicians.

Plans to order next batch of frigates on the Clyde confirmed

Procurement of the second batch of Type 26 Frigates on the Clyde has been confirmed by the UK Government.

More F-35B jets being delivered to the UK

Three more F-35B aircraft are being delivered to the UK, bringing the fleet to 25 aircraft.

B-52 bomber spends almost 24 hours in the air

A B-52 bomber departed RAF Fairford at 11:37pm on Sunday night and returned to base at 10:52pm on Monday night, spending over 23 hours in the air.

Newest British nuclear sub completes practice dive

Astute class nuclear powered hunter-killer submarine HMS Anson has completed her first practice dive in dock.

B-52 bomber returns to the UK declaring ‘urgent situation’

A B-52 has returned to the United Kingdom, cutting short its mission, after suffering an 'urgent issue'.

‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 11

In the latest episode, we find out that the French OSINT community believes that the invasion of Ukraine will not occur but British and American OSINT communities do. Who will be correct?

B-52 bombers take off from Britain for night mission over Europe

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers have taken off from RAF Fairford in the UK for a night-time mission over Europe.

Hull of first Type 31 Frigate begins to take shape in Scotland

The hull of HMS Venturer, the first of the new Type 31 Frigates in build for the Royal Navy in Rosyth near Edinburgh, is starting to make progress.

British Apache attack helicopters train in Norway

British Army Apache attack helicopters recently conducted cold-weather training in Norway during Exercise Clockwork.