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
RFA Mounts Bay helps out Jamaican orphanage
An orphanage in Jamaica has received a makeover from personnel aboard RFA Mounts Bay, say the Royal Navy.
Saudi Arabia and UK sign Memorandum of Intent for purchase of 48 more Typhoon...
The UK Government has signed a Memorandum of Intent with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to aim to finalise discussions for the purchase of 48 Typhoon Aircraft.
Royal Navy Merlin helicopters begin massive submarine hunt
Merlin helicopters from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose will spend the next week searching for submarines in NATO's largest Mediterranean Anti-Submarine Exercise, Dynamic Manta 2018.
HMS Sutherland arrives in Sydney
HMS Sutherland sailed into Sydney for the beginning of a week-long visit to Australia's biggest city.
BAE showcase Type 31e design to international audiences at DIMDEX 2018
Visitors to DIMDEX, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference, will be able to see BAE Systems proposed design for the Type 31e frigate competition in the UK as the company hopes to attract international orders.
The curious case of carrier naming outrage
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the only aircraft carrier in the world to have her name subject to claims of conspiracy and collusion against the people of Scotland.
Conservative MP calls for ‘more ships and more capability’ for Royal Navy
Richard Drax, Conservative MP for South Dorset, spoke in Parliament to demand reassurances that the Royal Navy would increase in size and capability.
UK Mine Warfare Battle Staff prepare for six-month Gulf deployment
The latest UK Mine Warfare Battle Staff have formed ready for a six-month tour of duty aboard RFA Cardigan Bay directing British minehunters, plus a specialist engineering team, divers and at times, foreign dive teams and vessels, say the Royal Navy.
UK to ‘step up’ cyber defence capabilities
British cyber defence capability is to get a boost, following the opening of a new Defence Cyber School at the Defence Academy, say the MoD.
NATO seeks constructive contact with Russia
The chairman of NATO's Military Committee would like to see the NATO-Russia Council reinvigorated to address issues pending between the two entities, say officials.
