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
‘The Black Watch is going nowhere’ confirms MoD
The future of The Black Watch has now been guaranteed.
New RAF space command to launch rockets from Scotland
Boris Johnson announced "a new RAF space command launching British satellites and our first rocket from Scotland in 2022".
UK ‘increasing defence spending by £24.1bn’ over next four years
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "I am increasing defence spending by £24.1 billion over the next four years".
UK to become ‘foremost naval power in Europe’ says PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today "If there was one policy which strengthens the UK in every possible sense, it is building more ships for the Royal Navy".
Royal Navy to get more frigates
The new Type 32 Frigate will be built in addition to the Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates in the hopes of bringing the escort fleet up to 24 vessels from its current 19.
British warship ‘blows up buoy’ in Gulf
HMS Shoreham was carrying out training when her captain 'spied a buoy bobbing in the water', say the Royal Navy.
NATO cyber security wargames underway
The exercise aims to train cyber defenders in their ability to defend NATO and national networks and will test decision making processes and procedures.
Royal Navy divers work with drones for first time on deployment
The Fleet Diving Squadron’s Expeditionary Diving Group have been training in the Mediterranean, 'developing their ability to use remotely-piloted aircraft on the frontline' say the Royal Navy.
MBDA to develop new missile for the Tiger helicopter
MBDA say that the missile programme will "fully contribute to the objectives" set by France and the European Union.
British warships help ensure safe passage of 1,100 vessels
The Royal Navy-led security mission in the Gulf has ensured safe passage for more than 1,100 merchant ships over the last year.
