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
Rolls-Royce win $2.6bn contract to re-engine B-52 bombers
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Rolls-Royce a $2.6 billion contract to replace the engines on its B-52H Stratofortress bomber fleet.
British warship enforces North Korea sanctions
British frigate HMS Richmond captured evidence of ships apparently breaching United Nations sanctions against North Korea's ballistic missile programme.
HMS Queen Elizabeth gets new Captain
Captain Ian Feasey has taken command of Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth during the ship’s maiden operational deployment.
British ship seizes £17m worth of drugs in Caribbean
RFA Wave Knight intercepted a suspect craft as it headed across the Caribbean Sea at speed.
Steel cut on first Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer at Rosyth
Steel has been cut for HMS Venturer, the first of five new Type 31 Frigates, at Rosyth today.
New nuclear submarine to join Royal Navy fleet
Astute class nuclear submarine HMS Audacious will be commisioned into the Royal Navy fleet later today at HMNB Clyde in Scotland.
What is the status of the Type 45 Destroyer engine repairs?
The first ship to receive the Type 45 Power Improvement Project conversion will soon begin trials with the rest of the fleet being completed by "the mid 2020s".
225 military personnel deploy to support NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service will be support by 225 military personnel.
Scottish shipyards to build 24 warships between 2015-2035
In addition to the now built 5 Offshore Patrol Vessels, there are plans for 8 Type 26 Frigates, 5 Type 31 Frigates, 5 Type 32 Frigates and 1 Ukrainian warship to be built in Scotland.
Scottish shipyard to build warship for Ukraine
Rosyth will build a warship for the Ukrainian Navy after a memorandum was signed between the Ukrainian and British governments.
