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 Secretary announces Type 23 Frigate base port moves
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced a series of moves which will see the Royal Navy’s eight Type 23 anti-submarine warfare frigates all based in Plymouth, while the remaining five general purposes frigates will be based in Portsmouth.
Relief fund for the families of the ARA San Juan crew launched
On November the 22nd the Argentine Navy announced the loss of the ARA San Juan. This crowd-sourcing project will help the families with any needs they may have as they grieve their loss.
No, Britain is not purchasing the Iron Dome air defence system from Israel
Recent articles from a variety of sources have claimed that Britain is buying the Iron Dome missile defence system from Israel to protect the Falklands, it's not.
Russian government owned news agency claims a British mine caused the sinking of the...
Sputnik has claimed that the sinking of Argentine submarine ARA San Juan was caused by a British deep-sea mine deployed during the Falklands War. The problem? Britain didn't lay any mines.
Withdrawing the Albion class would ‘end effective British amphibious capability’ says former Defence Secretary
A former Defence Secretary has warned that withdrawing the Albion class would 'end British amphibious capability'.
Contract worth £18m awarded to support Type 45 Destroyer radar systems
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin announced a new £18 million contract to support the radars on the Type 45 Destroyer fleet.
Former Defence Secretary warns current review ‘is really a review about money’
A former Defence Secretary has warned that the current defence review has no relation to strategic threats.
Incident at Oxford Circus tube station in London
An incident has occurred at Oxford Circus tube station in London with reports of shots fired and police responding "as if terrorist related".
HMS Ocean leads NATO task group on exercise in Turkey
Helicopter carrier HMS Ocean and her aircraft have been taking part in exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean.
HMS Montrose re-joins the fleet
Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose has been officially welcomed back into front-line service at a rededication service held at HM Naval Base Devonport.
