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
HMS Sutherland completes Winter training, joins NATO task force
HMS Sutherland has completed winter training in the Arctic Circle and is now heading for high-readiness tasking with NATO, say the Royal Navy.
USS Dwight D Eisenhower and USS Harry S Truman conduct joint ops
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and USS Harry S. Truman began dual carrier strike group and joint air wing operations with a B-52 Bomber in the Arabian Sea, say the U.S. Navy.
HMS Defender returns home after 7 months at sea
HMS Defender returned to HM Naval Base Portsmouth this morning after a "hugely successful 222 days away from home", say the Royal Navy.
British military to ‘drawdown’ from Iraq following Covid-19 outbreak
Following a pause in the coalition training mission in Iraq some service personnel will be redeploying back to the UK, say the Ministry of Defence.
How did the rumour of a military base in Strathclyde Park spread?
When I contacted the Blantyre Telegraph for comment about their claims an Army base was being set up near Glasgow, they threatened me with legal action if I even dared to mention their Facebook page.
Local newspaper and MSP share misinformation on Army plans
Local newspapers like the 'Blantyre Telegraph' and MSPs like Richard Lyle are unwittingly helping to spread misinformation regarding the armed forces response to Covid-19.
British military establishes Covid-19 support force
The Defence Secretary has announced new measures to put service personnel and Reservists on standby to support public services in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
No, the Army aren’t building secret ‘tent bases’ in Glasgow for a lockdown
One of the strangest myths circulating during the Covid-19 pandemic originates in the west of Scotland.
Steps being taken to prevent spread of Covid-19 among armed forces
Steps are being taken to try to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the armed forces.
Plans for LSS and FSSS vessels may be scrapped in favour of MRSS
Plans for new Littoral Strike Ships and new Fleet Solid Support Ships may be scrapped in favour of more numerous 'Multirole Support Ships', the UK Defence Journal has learned.
