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
MP incorrectly claims ‘no naval vessels in Scottish waters’ despite major naval base
A Member of Parliament has incorrectly claimed that there are no Royal Navy vessels in Scottish waters, despite the presence of frigates, submarines, support vessels, patrol vessels and of course, a major Royal Navy base on the Clyde.
NATO chief dismisses claim that Europe needs its own army
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was recently asked if Europe really needs a European Army?
Japan eyes 100 more F-35s and introduction of aircraft carrier
The Japanese Nikkei business newspaper reported today that the Japanese government is preparing to order another 100 F-35 jets, in addition, the country is once more considering converting a helicopter carrier to host jets.
The future of British shipbuilding, marching towards a steady drumbeat?
Shipbuilding in the UK, depending on who you ask, is either at the cusp of a renaissance or doomed. So we asked someone in the know.
HMS Diamond returns home
HMS Diamond has returned to Portsmouth after a two month deployment in the Mediterranean.
Reaper destroys fuel tank that was rigged as a trap
The Ministry of Defence has revealed that a Reaper destroyed a booby-trapped large fuel tank in eastern Syria.
Sending survey ship to Ukraine ‘not a clever idea’
A former First Sea Lord has criticised plans to send a survey vessel to visit Ukraine in the wake of news that HMS Duncan was 'swarmed' by 17 Russian jets.
German jets intercept four Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
German Eurofighters on NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission scrambled three times from Estonia on Wednesday, the 21st of November, to intercept four Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea.
NATO welcomes EU cooperation but advises ‘NATO is the bedrock for European security’
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed unprecedented levels of cooperation between the EU and NATO ahead of a meeting with the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Tuesday last week.
Ukraine declares martial law after Russia fires on and seizes warships
Ukraine has declared martial law in response to Russian actions against its naval vessels and claims of a 'large scale invasion' being planned.
