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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

British frigate HMS Westminster and NATO vessels visit Baltic states

Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) naval ships visited Latvia and Lithuania earlier in May.

QinetiQ wins £30m Canadian unmanned aircraft contract

QinetiQ has been awarded a £30m contract to deliver unmanned aircraft systems to Canada.

Long lead items for new F135 engines ordered

United Technologies has been awarded a $55.6m contract for F135 long lead items.

Iraq takes delivery of last batch of F-16 jets

Iraq has received its last batch of F-16 aircraft, say the Iraqi Ministry of Defence.

Is the claim ‘no naval vessels in Scottish waters’ true?

It is claimed that there are no naval vessels based in or present within Scotland, that's not true.

Sale of AH-1Z Attack Helicopters to the Czech Republic approved

The US has approved a potential sale of four AH-1Z attack helicopters.

NATO conducts Crisis Management exercise

The crisis management exercise CMX 2019 will take place this month.

Has the Clyde been betrayed over support ship work?

It has been claimed that shipbuilding on the Clyde has been "betrayed".

Lockheed awarded contract for F-35 repair depot capabilities

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $7.5m contract to establish organic depot component repair capabilities.

Drone operator arrested for flying close to Royal Navy submarine

Police Scotland have arrested a 52 year old man for flying a drone close to a Royal Navy submarine.