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
Scottish Government launches project to boost AI adoption
The Scottish Government has announced a new initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the potential of artificial intelligence.
U.S. launches multiple Trident nuclear missiles in test
The U.S. Navy has successfully carried out four launches of unarmed Trident II D5 missiles at sea.
Sweeney calls for long-term Scottish shipbuilding strategy
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has urged the development of a long-term strategy to sustain shipbuilding in Scotland, warning against the “feast and famine” cycles that have historically plagued the industry.
Scottish Government eyes Chinese shipyards for ferries
Two new large Scottish island freight ferries are likely to be built overseas, with Turkish and Chinese shipyards shortlisted for the £200 million project.
Scotland’s Defence Future deserves wide attention
Scotland’s Defence Future is a rare example of serious, in-depth journalism on defence and security.
BAE, QinetiQ test crewed-uncrewed teaming in synthetic trial
BAE Systems and QinetiQ have completed synthetic trials exploring how uncrewed aircraft could operate alongside Typhoon fighters to generate combat mass at lower cost, the firms announced.
Saab to lead NATO underwater battlespace project
Saab has been chosen to lead NATO’s new Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network (AUWB-MN) programme, a major step in integrating crewed and uncrewed maritime systems across the Alliance.
King commissions Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine
On the same day King Charles officially commissioned attack sub HMS Agamemnon, steel was cut for HMS King George VI, the fourth and final Dreadnought-class Trident armed nuclear submarine.
British Poseidon in first mid-air refuelling in UK skies
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall carried out the refuelling of a British P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.
Raytheon, USAF test record-breaking AMRAAM shot from F-22
While Raytheon announced the record-breaking nature of the shot, no range figures have been released.
