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
An update on the Dreadnought nuclear submarine programme
A newly published report from the Ministry of Defence outlines the progress made on the Dreadnought submarine programme in the last year.
British Military Assistance to Ukraine – what’s involved?
British military assistance to Ukraine was increased significantly after the Russian annexation of Crimea, a Parliamentary Research paper has taken a look at just what that involves.
Warnings ignored over Ajax safety issues
Reports identifying serious safety issues with Ajax were 'retracted and ignored' by the project team.
American warship fires laser weapon
The USS Portland fired a high-energy laser weapon system, the most powerful ever put to sea, at a surface training target yesterday.
Type 83 Destroyer to enter concept phase next year
The Type 83 Destroyer project, the replacement for the Type 45, will enter the concept phase next year.
British aircraft passes Russian VIP transport within visual range
A British RC-135 surveillance aircraft off the coast of Crimea has passed within visual range of an aircraft belonging to a Russian squadron charged with transporting heads of state and VIPs.
More British troops to support vaccine rollout
750 British armed forces personnel will be used in England and Scotland to boost the speed of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Royal Navy a ‘leading, globally deployable navy’ says report
The Royal Navy should be proud of its position as one of the leading global navies and its ability to deliver and operate two aircraft carriers, say the Defence Committee.
Royal Navy escort fleet ‘too small’ needs to ‘double’ says report
The Defence Committee has advised that the Royal Navy escort fleet "needs to double in size".
Royal Navy ships ‘fleet of porcupines’ says Defence Committee
"When ships do get to sea they act like porcupines - well-defended herbivores with limited offensive capabilities", according to the Defence Committee.
