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
Musical chairs as Minehunter crew transferred to HMS Tyne while its crew brings HMS...
Two Hunt class ship crews are the new ship's company of HMS Tyne whose own sailors are to crew the new HMS Forth in order to bring the vessel into service.
Royal Navy appoints first seagoing Captain for HMS Prince of Wales
The first seagoing Captain of the Royal Navy’s second new aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will be Captain Stephen Moorhouse.
The Avenger, a possible yet unpopular contender for the Type 31 Frigate
The Avenger, a lower end concept which is essentially a Batch 3 River class, is one of the options touted by BAE for the Type 31 Frigate.
BMT tout Venator-110 as the ‘natural design choice’ for the Type 31 Frigate
BMT's Venator-110, one of the most popular contenders for the Type 31 Frigate programme, will take centre stage at DSEI in London next week, following the launch of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Royal Navy chase off Spanish ship after it cuts across path of US Naval...
The Royal Navy were forced to chase off a Spanish vessel this morning as it cut across the path of a visiting US Naval vessel in Gibraltar.
Shipbuilders union accuse Government of ‘betrayal’ over Type 31 Frigates
Shipbuilders union GMB today accused the Government of reneging on guarantees to build the Type 31 Frigates on the Clyde.
Defence Secretary makes major announcement regarding the National Shipbuilding Strategy
The new National Shipbuilding Strategy will see warships built in the UK with the hope they will be 'delivered to time and to cost', while giving industry strategic direction.
A guide to the UK’s RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft
The United Kingdom purchased three KC-135R aircraft for conversion to RC-135W Rivet Joint standard under the Airseeker project, let's take a closer look.
P-8 Poseidon being examined as replacement for Sentinel surveillance aircraft
The UK is examining sensor augmentation of the P-8 Poseidon to make it a suitable replacement for the Sentinel surveillance aircraft.
Type 31 Frigate plans unveiled, five £250m vessels expected to be assembled in Scotland
The National Shipbuilding Strategy reveals that the government are to buy at least five Type 31 Frigates, and share the construction between shipyards around the UK.
