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
Clydebuilt HMS Spey leaves Glasgow for sea trials
HMS Spey has now sailed from BAE Systems’ yard in Glasgow to begin Contractor Sea Trials in the Firth of Clyde.
Trafalgar class submarine returns to the Clyde
A Trafalgar class nuclear submarine has returned to the Clyde.
BAE awarded £87m contract by the US to deliver Archerfish mine neutralisers
Archerfish is manufactured in the UK at BAE's Broad Oak facility in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and Hillend facility in Dunfermline, Fife.
RAF Hercules aircraft drops British soldiers into Ukraine
British Hercules aircraft enabled a "historic first jump into southern Ukraine" by over 200 British paratroopers this week, say the Royal Air Force.
British Chinooks continue to support French mission in Mali
The Chinook helicopters offer a unique capability to French forces in the region.
American nuclear submarine departs Faslane
The USS John Warner, a Virginia class nuclear submarine, has left the Clyde after a routine port call.
‘British Sea Power reborn’ as two aircraft carriers get ready to sail
This is the first time two British aircraft carriers have been at sea for quite a while.
NATO’s new Atlantic command declared operational
Joint Force Command Norfolk will protect sea lanes between Europe and North America. Day-to-day NATO maritime operations will continue to be run out of Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in the United Kingdom.
U.S. Navy and Royal Navy conduct mine hunting and countermeasures exercise
"The ability for the Royal Navy and U.S. Navy to conduct interoperability exercises together is essential to ensure that freedom of navigation is maintained."
Cyber security alert issued following rising attacks on UK academia
The National Cyber Security Centre has issued an alert to the academic sector following a spate of online attacks against UK schools, colleges and universities.
