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
Kraken Robotics signs MOU with Turkish drone firm
Kraken Robotics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SEFINE SISAM, a Turkish strategic unmanned systems research firm.
Royal Navy explores drones for maritime range clearance
The Royal Navy has issued a prior information notice seeking industry input on the use of uncrewed aerial systems for maritime range clearance, as it looks to reduce its dependence on crewed aircraft.
Two men convicted of spying for China in UK
Two men have been convicted after an investigation found they had been illegally gathering information on behalf of Hong Kong and Chinese authorities, targeting pro-democracy campaigners based in the United Kingdom.
British carrier deploys to northern waters to deter Russia
HMS Prince of Wales has left Scotland to begin a deployment to Nordic waters and the High North after spending the bank holiday weekend loading ammunition and supplies.
L3Harris wins Miecznik frigate management system deal
L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide its Integrated Platform Management System for Poland's new Miecznik-class frigates, in a contract awarded by state-owned shipyard PGZ Stocznia Wojenna.
Labour MP urges Treasury to back international defence bank
The Treasury has been urged by Labour MP Will Stone to back the Defence and Security Resilience Bank, warning the UK risks being sidelined as Canada and major banks push the initiative forward.
War is not just missiles, defence experts warn Britons
The authors of the defence review have warned that the public fails to understand it is already experiencing the early stages of conflict, because people associate war with missiles rather than what is targeting the country on a daily basis.
Methil makes the case for Programme Euston
As one of the most significant defence contracts in the pipeline edges closer to procurement, Navantia UK's yard in Methil, Fife is making its case to be part of it.
Navantia UK’s Methil yard transformation continues with Seahorse
Two years ago this yard was fighting for its future. Today it christened a barge for the Fleet Solid Support programme. The transformation at Methil is only just beginning.
NATO DIANA awards first allied R&D contract to Scottish firm
NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has awarded its first research and development contract on behalf of a NATO ally to HonuWorx, a Scotland based undersea robotics company.
