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
UK to build military vessels for Ukraine
Ukraine is to sign a memorandum with the UK to secure £1.25 billion in funding to build British-designed fast attack missile boats for the Ukrainian Navy, the first two ships will be constructed in the UK and the remaining six vessels will be built in Ukraine.
Unmanned ‘spy vessel’ washes up in Scotland
This unmanned surface vessel isn't British but it is, apparently, being operated in British waters.
British carrier group comes under ‘air attack’
Aggressor aircraft launched an assault against HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Battle Group near the Moray Firth, the purpose is for the task force to practice defending against air attack.
The first Brazilian Gripen has flown in Brazil
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil recently.
Newspaper fosters outrage over weapon being dropped on range
Newspaper fosters outrage over weapon being dropped on range.
‘Most powerful naval fleet in Europe’ currently off Scottish coast
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group are currently exercising in the North Sea as part of NATO's largest annual exercise.
Large ‘NATO naval force to be reckoned with’ now assembled in North Sea
"HMS Queen Elizabeth is able to strike from the sea at a time and place of our choosing; and with our NATO allies at our side, we will be ready to fight and win in the most demanding circumstances."
British flagship delivers maritime safety equipment to Tunisia
HMS Albion delivered items including life jackets, VHF radios and hand held flares.
UK forms ‘most powerful European naval task force in 20 years’
The new HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group has assembled for the first time with the aircraft carrier leading a flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, US and the Netherlands supported by two Royal Fleet Auxiliary support vessels.
British Carrier Strike Group assembles
HMS Queen Elizabeth is sailing with 8 ships, 26 aircraft and around 3000 personnel.
