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
More frigates to be built in Scotland
Scottish shipyards will build a new type of frigate in addition to the 13 frigates already planned.
British Carrier Strike Group to sail through South China Sea
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will sail through the South China Sea.
Figures reveal Faslane directly employs over 6,000 people
Figures reveal that just over 6,000 people are directly employed at Faslane and Coulport.
Aircraft begin landing on carrier ahead of global deployment
Aircraft are embarking on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth ahead of the carriers upcoming global deployment.
Patrol ships to be painted in Dazzle camouflage
The Royal Navy has decided to give the newer River class ships a distinct identity to recognise their extended missions.
Type 31 Frigate design successfully completes criticial review
An independent board of twelve experts reviewed the Type 31 Frigate design, interrogated the engineering team and provided feedback to Babcock.
BAE completed maintenance of HMS Medway on US east coast
HMS Medway underwent a successful planned maintenance period, delivered by BAE Systems, at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida.
Scotland joining NATO ‘impossible’ if Trident forced out
A former Royal Navy Admiral has claimed that the membership of an independent Scotland in NATO could be "rendered impossible".
Trident could be moved overseas if Scotland leaves UK
Trident could be forced overseas or scrapped entirely if Scotland were to leave the UK, according to Rear Admiral John Gower.
