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
NATO pushes underwater internet concept into operations
NATO efforts to build a common underwater network are moving beyond a technical architecture and into a broader operational and organisational model, according to a discussion at #UDT2026.
More detail emerges on Royal Navy Atlantic Bastion
The Royal Navy has provided further detail on its Atlantic Bastion concept, offering a clearer view of how the programme is structured, how it is being delivered and the constraints it is expected to operate within.
Undersea data, not platforms, now limiting NATO capability
The constraint on scaling undersea autonomy is no longer platforms, it is data, and that came through clearly during a panel on North Atlantic operations where senior naval officers and industry figures pointed to data volume, access and handling as the real limiting factors.
Submarines to face tighter freedom of manoeuvre
Submarines are not disappearing from the North Atlantic battlespace, but they are likely to operate with less freedom than in the past as more sensors, more platforms and more connected systems are pushed into the water.
Thales targets subsea sensing as uncrewed shift gathers pace
At #UDT2026, Ian McFarlane of Thales spoke to UK Defence Journal about the shift to uncrewed platforms and growing demand for subsea sensing and infrastructure protection
Royal Navy to use Beehive drones for training and ops
The Royal Navy's fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels under Project Beehive will be used for operations, training and development, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed.
Naval support project extension on track, minister says
The extension of the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) is on track, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
North Atlantic set for surge in uncrewed vessels
Uncrewed systems are expected to make up a far larger share of naval forces operating in the North Atlantic over the next decade, with senior figures pointing to a clear shift in how maritime power will be structured and applied. #UDT2026
Hybrid ASW push raises command, comms and legal challenges
David Shutt & Andrew Martin, QinetiQ, outlined hybrid ASW challenges at #UDT2026, warning comms, control and legal issues still need resolving.
BMT shares more detail on MODUS uncrewed ship concept
BMT outlines thinking behind MODUS uncrewed vessel concept for ASW and seabed roles, focused on modular design and long-endurance ops. #UDT2026
