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
Naval shipbuilding in Scotland to benefit from future work
Upcoming naval construction programmes, including the Type 83 Destroyer and Type 32 Frigate, are expected to further contribute to the expansion and future of Scottish naval shipbuilding.
Royal Navy ‘to have more frigates and destroyers’
The UK Government have again confirmed that they intend for the Royal Navy to get more warships.
Government confirm Type 32 Frigate not cancelled
The UK Government have committed to new Type 32 frigates, be it as a new design or a second batch of already-in-build Type 31 Frigates.
Royal Navy to host tech event on experimental ship
Royal Navy is to host an event for collaboration with universities and industry on cutting-edge technologies onboard the XV Patrick Blackett.
MP urges shipbuilding pipeline clarity
The updated National Shipbuilding Strategy previously highlighted the urgent need for replacement vessels to maintain the UK's maritime border security. Work has yet to start, however.
HMS Mersey conducts exercises with Swedish corvette
HMS Mersey recently participated in joint exercises with the Swedish Navy's HMS Nyköping, a Visby class corvette.
QinetiQ announces £259m renewal of MScA
The MSCA provides critical sovereign capabilities that contribute to the assurance of the UK's ability to design, build, and safely operate the Royal Navy's surface and subsurface fleet, including the UK's continuous at sea deterrent.
Household Cavalry prepares for UN peacekeeping in Cyprus
The Regiment will patrol the buffer zone, known as the "Green Line," which has separated the Turkish Cypriot North and the Greek Cypriot South for over 40 years.
Simulation shows Ireland can’t defend against unarmed plane
A recent simulation has demonstrated the challenges Ireland faces in defending its airspace, particularly in responding to aerial threats.
Poland building part of a British frigate – why?
The deal between the UK and Poland to build specific parts of a UK ship and for Britain to build parts of a Polish ship does not contradict the UK's policy of not building complex warships overseas
