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
Joint UK-French Sea Venom anti-ship missile takes part in further trials
MBDA's Sea Venom-ANL anti-ship missile has successfully conducted a further firing trial, passing a significant new milestone for the programme.
NATO conducts ‘Focused Security Patrol’ in Eastern Mediterranean
NATO ships, submarines and maritime patrol and airborne early warning aircraft, conducted a focused security patrol in the eastern Mediterranean Sea last month.
Chinese vessel spotted testing electromagnetic railgun
A tank landing ship and what appears to be an electromagnetic railgun weapon were spotted along the Yangtze River, presumably heading for sea trials.
Would naval shipbuilding continue on the Clyde if Scotland left the UK?
One side, the Scottish government, say that naval shipbuilding would continue on the Clyde. The other side, the UK government, say it would not.
Arming the Type 26 Frigate with land attack missiles ‘currently being considered’
Options are currently being considered for arming the Type 26 Frigate with land attack missiles.
Typhoon jets to deploy to the Arctic for secret escort mission
Typhoon aircraft will fly from RAF Lossiemouth this evening to begin escorting an unidentified cargo aircraft.
National Shipbuilding Strategy criticised for undermining UK capability
Paul Sweeney, MP for Glasgow North East, discussed issues surrounded the National Shipbuilding Strategy during a debate on UK sovereign capability in Parliament today.
The viral but false tweet about British Army leave being cancelled
This morning, I happened upon a tweet claiming that all British Army leave had been cancelled from April the 1st, the Monday after Brexit. This is a lie.
Strategic Defence & Security Review ‘on the right path’ says report
The Modernising Defence Programme, a review of the military capabilities and spending, has now been made public.
Japan to convert helicopter carrier to carry F-35B jets
Japanese media have reported that helicopter carrier JS Izumo, the lead ship of the Izumo class, will be converted into an aircraft carrier capable of operating F-35B jets.
