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
New Defence homes website set for 2025 launch
The Ministry of Defence is moving forward with plans to improve military housing, with a new Military Housing Strategy and the Defence Homes website set for launch later this year.
Next steps for Type 83 Destroyer to be announced soon
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that further announcements regarding the Type 83 destroyer programme will follow the completion of the ongoing Strategic Defence Review.
American bomber ‘intercepted’ by European fighters
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress was ‘intercepted’ by fighter jets from three NATO and partner nations during a high-intensity training exercise in the Arctic.
Massive section of future warship arrives in Glasgow
A major milestone in the construction of the Royal Navy’s fourth Type 26 frigate, HMS Birmingham, has been reached as a massive section of the warship arrived in Glasgow today.
New contract to build Scottish ferries to go to Poland
Ferguson Marine and four others lose out as Poland’s Remontowa wins the contract to build seven electric ferries for Scotland, with delivery set for 2027.
BAE and Irving sign contract for Canada’s new Destroyers
A new contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding, marking a step forward in Canada’s River-class destroyer programme.
Russian disinfo caught faking British newspaper front page
A blatant attempt at spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine has been exposed after Russian-linked sources attempted to pass off a fake front page of a newspaper, the Hull Daily Mail, as genuine.
QinetiQ shows off high-powered Laser Tech for Australia
The demonstration represents an Australian-first milestone in advancing high-energy laser (HEL) technology.
American command ship arrives in Greece
The USS Mount Whitney, a Blue Ridge-class command and control ship, has arrived in Souda Bay, Greece.
Leeds man charged with terrorism offences
A 21-year-old man from Leeds has been charged with multiple offences, including terrorism-related crimes, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
