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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Cammell Laird helps launch plans for new £150m disaster relief ship

Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird has helped launch plans for a new £150m disaster relief ship.

BAE delivers new CV90 mortar variant ‘Mjölner’ to Sweden

BAE Systems has completed the first full rate production delivery of the CV90 'Mjölner' to Sweden.

Five Type 31e Frigates to be built in Scotland

Rosyth will build five Type 31e Frigates while the Clyde will build eight Type 26 Frigates.

Scottish shipyards now to launch 18 ships between 2015 and 2035

With the awarding of the Type 31e Frigate work to Rosyth, between 2015 and 2035 yards in Scotland will launch 18 vessels of three types.

The Type 31e Frigate – A guide to the Royal Navy’s future warship

The Type 31e Frigate is expected to sit at 5,700 tonnes and 138.7 metres in length.

Type 31e Frigate contract awarded to Babcock

Babcock has won the competition to build five Type 31e Frigates for the Royal Navy in Rosyth.

Minister outlines how UK and Sweden will collaborate on new jets

Anne-Marie Trevelyan has outlined the next steps of British and Swedish collaboration on developing a new combat jet.

Advanced Arresting Gear begins testing with T-45 jets

The T-45C Goshawk has started Advanced Arresting Gear testing.

Italy partners with the UK on Tempest fighter project

UK defence companies together with key Italian Industry players announced their intent to partner on Tempest.

Over 40 warships begin exercise Northern Coasts in the Baltic Sea

Around 3,000 personnel and more than 40 vessels from 18 nations are taking part in the exercise.