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
General warns ‘broken’ British forces need £3bn boost
General Sir Richard Barrons is concerned that the UK's armed forces are presently in a precarious state not witnessed since the Cold War.
You can’t block a frigate – A Scottish echo chamber
Echo chambers are created when people only consume information that confirms their existing beliefs and actively block any information that contradicts those beliefs - look at the arguments around the frigates being built in Scotland as an example of this.
New British nuclear submarine sails from yard for first time
HMS Anson, the fifth of seven Astute Class nuclear-powered submarine, has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde near Glasgow.
British fast patrol boats head to Norway
HMS Archer, HMS Puncher, HMS Pursuer and HMS Smiter are heading to Norway for NATO exercises.
Lockheed to provide U.S. Navy Hypersonic strike capability
Lockheed Martin has partnered with the U.S. Navy to integrate hypersonic strike capability onto surface ships.
New episode of defence podcast launched
This week the panel discuss the appearance and shoot-down of a Chinese spy balloon over US territory, the implications for international relations and updates on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
UK previously considered leasing two American supply ships
In 2015, the Ministry of Defence explored the opportunity to lease two Auxiliary Cargo and Ammunition (T-AKE) support ships from the United States.
BAE deliver 1,000th F-35 jet fuselage
BAE Systems has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the 1,000th rear fuselage to Lockheed Martin for the F-35 fighter.
HMS Tamar visits Diego Garcia
As part of a visit to the British Indian Ocean Territory, HMS Tamar has made its way to Diego Garcia.
British Destroyer heading for NATO exercises after overhaul
HMS Duncan, following a significant overhaul and successful completion of the Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) off the south coast for a duration of five weeks, is now en route to participate in NATO exercises.
