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
HMS Glasgow to enter service 12 months sooner than planned
The Type 26 team forecast achieving the in-service date for ship one 12 months sooner than forecast.
RAF drop paratroopers into Jordan
Three Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft are supporting the British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade on exercise in the Middle East.
Duqm Naval Dockyard completes double engine replacement
Duqm Naval Dockyard has completed a first of its kind double engine replacement for the Royal Navy in the Middle East.
UK denies Russian ships fired warning shots at British ship
Russia has said it fired warning shots at a British warship after it reportedly entered the country’s waters in the Black Sea but the Ministry of Defence has denied the claims.
UPDATED: Russian warning shots at British warship denied
A Russian ship reportedly fired warning shots at HMS Defender off Crimea, this however isn't true.
Icelandic ambassador visits RAF Lossiemouth
Iceland's ambassador said "We welcome and appreciate the return of British maritime patrol aircraft to the region".
Apache gunships complete training on aircraft carrier
Apache crews have completed two weeks intensive training on HMS Prince of Wales.
Babcock to enhance Ukrainian naval capabilities
Babcock will build two warships for Ukraine in the UK in addition to upgrading the nations frigates and other platforms.
Video shows British carrier jets launching into combat
Footage shows F-35Bs launching from the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth to conduct combat operations against Islamic State.
First combat missions flown from HMS Queen Elizabeth
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her F-35 jets have joined the fight against Islamic State, with the jets carrying out the very first combat missions ever flown from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
