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
British aircraft deploy over Europe as ‘show of force’
Typhoon jets and a Voyager tanker have flown to Portugal to demonstrate Britain's ability to project airpower over the Atlantic and Western Mediterranean.
NATO warships visit Swedish capital city
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) is scheduled to arrive in Stockholm today for a port visit.
NATO nuclear submarines converge in Scotland
While the visits themselves may be routine logistics stops, the symbolic image of nuclear submarines belonging to NATO's three nuclear powers at the same naval base shows serious unity and collective capability.
Britain deploys troops and tanks to Europe to ‘deter Russia’
8,000 British troops, 72 Challenger 2 tanks, 12 AS90 tracked artillery guns and 120 Warrior armoured fighting vehicles will deploy to countries from Finland to North Macedonia.
French and American nuclear submarines visiting Scotland
Nuclear submarines from three countries are currently berthed in HMNB Clyde at Faslane near Glasgow in Scotland.
Britain giving ‘Stormer’ anti-aircraft vehicles to Ukraine
Britain is donating a number of Stormer armoured vehicles fitted with Starstreak anti-air missile launchers, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Monday.
American nuclear submarine visits naval base in Scotland
The USS Indiana, an American Virginia class nuclear submarine, is visiting HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.
British nuclear submarine visits Norway
HMS Ambush will shortly resume patrols in the Arctic after taking on supplies.
Irish naval vessel visits City of Glasgow
Irish Naval Vessel LÉ George Bernard Shaw arrived in Glasgow this week, the visit by the Offshore Patrol Vessel is the first Irish Naval visit to Scotland for over 10 years.
Britain clears funding for additional tranche of F-35 jets
Funding has been delegated for an additional tranche of F-35B jets for Britain beyond the 48 already ordered.
