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
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.
Royal Welsh take part in Exercise Dragon Reset
Soldiers from the Royal Welsh have been taking part in urban warfare training at Nesscliff Training Area.
British warship enters Black Sea despite Russian warnings
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 Destroyer, has entered the Black Sea despite Russian warnings that it is 'tracking the movements of the British warship'.
6,000 troops and over 100 ships and aircraft now in Scotland
British forces join 6,000 personnel from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and the US.
HMS Hermes to be dismantled
The ex-Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Viraat (the former HMS Hermes) will now undergo dismantling.
F-35 jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth bomb Scottish island
F-35 Lightning jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth have bombed a Scottish island, luckily however the island is part of a bombing range and the bombing was entirely intentional.
Boeing delivers SOCOM’s first next-gen Chinook
Boeing recently delivered the first MH-47G Block II Chinook to SOCOM.
