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
Defence union backs select committee call to halt privatisation of MoD fire service
A leading defence trade union have declared their support for the call from the defence select committee to pause the outsourcing of the Defence Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) and look at abandoning the project altogether.
Land Ceptor tested against target drone in Baltics
The Land Ceptor air defence system has successfully destroyed its target during an end-to-end system demonstration firing at the Vidsel Test Range in Sweden, an important milestone for the project prior to entry to service with the British Army.
NATO Ships Visit Klaipeda
Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group One (SNMCMG1) under the command of Commander Peter Ramboer of the Belgian Navy has arrived in Lithuania.
Babcock receives extension to Victoria In-Service Support Contract
Babcock, the global engineering services company, has secured a $384m (Canadian) three year extension to its existing strategic submarine support contract from the Canadian Department of National Defense for its fleet of four Victoria Class submarines.
HMS Ramsey joins NATO fleet
HMS Ramsey has joined a NATO mine clearance taskforce in the Baltic Sea.
HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck crew experience live F-35B jets
Members of Flying Control and flight deck handlers from HMS Queen Elizabeth crossed the Atlantic to see live F-35B jets in action.
Slovenia hosts Allies and Partners for exercise Adriatic Strike 2018
From the 3rd to the 9th of June, the Republic of Slovenia will host the multinational exercise Adriatic Strike 2018 for the seventh consecutive time.
Clyde, Rosyth, Appledore and Belfast yards could benefit from new Type 31 frigate orders
The Arrowhead 140's distributed build and assembly approach would see work going to Appledore in North Devon, Ferguson Marine on the Clyde, Harland and Wolff in Belfast with integration in Rosyth.
Babcock launches ‘Team 31’, selects Arrowhead 140 design for Type 31e frigate competition
Babcock Team 31 has today unveiled Arrowhead 140 as its design for the UK Ministry of Defence's new £1.25 billion Type 31e general purpose light frigate programme.
Why are nuclear submarines based on the Clyde?
The reason for Faslane hosting the UK’s nuclear submarines is often the subject of conspiracy theories, but what is the reality?
