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
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales fires up engine for first time
Engineers aboard HMS Prince of Wales have turned on the diesel generators for the first time, say the Royal Navy.
Britain condemns Russian aggression against Ukraine
The UK Government has condemned Russian aggression against Ukraine today, after Russia attacked and seized Ukrainian naval vessels.
Rolls-Royce to supply generator sets for Type 45 Destroyer refurbishment
Rolls-Royce is to supply 18 MTU Series 4000 diesel generator sets to BAE Systems as part of the Power Improvement Project (PIP) to increase the resilience of the power and propulsion system in all six Type 45 Destroyers.
Royal Navy Destroyer swarmed by 17 Russian jets in Black Sea
Footage from an upcoming documentary will show the moment HMS Duncan was swarmed by 17 Russian jets as she led a NATO fleet through the Black Sea earlier this year.
Russia a greater threat to Britain than Islamic State says head of British Army
Chief of the General Staff, General Mark Carleton-Smith, has claimed that Russia is a greater threat to Britain than Islamic State.
Russian vessels open fire on Ukrainian warships
The Ukrainian Navy has confirmed that Russian vessels have opened fire on Ukrainian warships.
British warship visits Ireland
HMS Defender, a Type 45 Destroyer, has visited Cork in Ireland.
Local media reported that HMS Defender berted at "a rather strange place", Marino Point.
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HMS Dragon exercises with F-35 jets in the Middle East
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon is working with F-35 jets aircraft currently flying from the USS Essex.
Government rationale for tendering Fleet Solid Support Ships overseas criticised
Former shipyard worker turned MP for Glasgow North East Paul Sweeney has criticised the Government for failing to restrict the tendering for Fleet Solid Support Ships to the UK.
Australia to buy MQ-9 Reaper drones
The Australian government has announced the selection of the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper variant as the system which best meets the capability requirements for Australia's first armed remotely piloted aircraft system.
