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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

Typhoon jets launched after unidentified aircraft spotted off Scottish coast

Typhoon jets have been scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept and identify aircraft off the coast of the United Kingdom.

QinetiQ extends combat system support to Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers

QinetiQ has confirmed Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers have been added to the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) it provides in partnership for the Royal Navy.

British nuclear submarine HMS Talent arrives in Gibraltar

Nuclear submarine HMS Talent has arrived in Gibraltar.

Navigational aid lights ready for return of HMS Queen Elizabeth

Portsmouth Harbour is all set to light the way for aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth when she comes home for Christmas later this month, say BAE Systems.

New nuclear submarine to be named HMS Valiant

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of a new Dreadnought class submarine, HMS Valiant.

New radios ordered for Royal Navy and RFA ships

DE&S has signed a £23 million agreement to provide Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships with new radios.

BAE open £25m Submarine Skills Academy

The Academy for Skills and Knowledge, at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, will be officially opened today by the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson.

Spanish ship sails through Gibraltar waters playing Spanish anthem

A Spanish warship has illegally sailed through the waters of the British territory of Gibraltar, reportedly blasting the Spanish national anthem on loudspeakers.

British nuclear submarine HMS Astute visits Gibraltar

Nuclear submarine HMS Astute has arrived in Gibraltar for a routine stopover in the territory.

American nuclear sub USS Pittsburgh arrives in Scotland

Los Angeles class nuclear submarine USS Pittsburgh has arrived at Faslane in Scotland for a routine visit.