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
Sub-contract awarded for UK Boxer programme
Horstman UK will supply over 250 angular gear boxes and control units for Boxer.
UK ranked fifth largest defence spender
The UK was ranked as the 8th largest defence spender by SIPRI in 2019, jumping to 5th place for 2020.
British Carrier Strike Group heading to Scotland next month
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group are visiting Scotland.
Merlin helicopters drop torpedoes in Falmouth Bay
A video shows a Merlin helicopter drop a torpedo into Falmouth Bay as part of a training exercise.
Composite mast for HMS Glasgow arrives
The composite mast for Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow has arrived on the Clyde from specialist supplier Umoe Mandal in Norway.
UK confirms nuclear submarine will deploy with Carrier Group
An Astute class nuclear submarine, armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles, will deploy with HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group.
Largest concentration of UK seapower in a generation to sail
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the most powerful surface vessel in the Royal Navy’s history, will set sail next month with her Carrier Strike Group.
No, orders for Scottish shipyards haven’t gone overseas
The five Type 31 Frigates on order are being built at Rosyth in Scotland.
How many frigates is Scotland building?
Scotland is building 8 Type 26 Frigates and 5 Type 31 Frigates.
British jets deploy to Romania to ‘demonstrate resolve’
Typhoon jets have arrived in Romania.
