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 warship unleashes main gun salvo in Baltic Sea
HMS Defender, a Type 45 Destroyer, demonstrated her capability to support troops ashore with a salvo from her main gun as part of the BALTOPS22 exercise.
Royal Navy ship visits Ireland
HMS Enterprise has arrived in the Irish city of Cork for a routine port call not long after an Irish vessel visited the British city of Glasgow.
British jets practise defending Baltic states
British Typhoon and F-35 jets fought off simulated attacks by Spanish F-18s; Finnish F-18s and German Typhoons.
Royal Navy orders ‘good’ for Scottish shipbuilding says SNP MP
Chairman of the Scottish Affairs Committee Pete Wishart, SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire, has cited 'regular orders' for Royal Navy ships and 'increased investment' as being responsible for the 'good shape' of the shipbuilding industry in Scotland.
NATO forces practise defence of Sweden
The Swedish island of Gotland hosted defence drills as part of exercise BALTOPS 22.
Britain looking for aircraft to emulate Close Air Support
Project Valkyrie will procure aircraft to conduct 'Close Air Support' and 'Intelligence Surveillance and Recognisance' emulation on training exercises.
Scottish shipyards planning to build 24 warships by 2035
The total number of warships being built in Scottish shipyards between 2015 to 2035 now stands at 24, with many of those ships now being built and some already in service.
Russia ‘running out’ of precision weapons
Russia is running short of modern missiles while Ukrainian air defences still deter Russian tactical aircraft from conducting strikes across much of the country.
British aircraft carrier arrives in Spain
HMS Prince of Wales, an aircraft carrier functioning as NATO command ship, has arrived in Spain.
Britain seeking 36 new port vessels in £595m deal
The Ministry of Defence has published a tender notice for the procurement and introduction into service of 36 support vessels, including tug boats.
