George Allison
George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
British missiles to equip Swedish corvettes in major upgrade
The Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes will be upgraded with the British-designed Sea Ceptor air defence missile system, under a new contract awarded by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to Saab.
UK Armed Forces gain recruits but shrink overall in 2025
The UK Armed Forces have seen a welcome boost in recruitment, but overall force numbers have declined, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining personnel strength across all services.
Nuclear deterrent progress continues amid rising risks
The Ministry of Defence has published its Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2025 Annual Update, acknowledging rising delivery risks with Dreadnought, warhead infrastructure, and skills availability.
Britain’s new defence pact with the EU
The United Kingdom and the European Union have signed an expansive new agreement to deepen security and defence cooperation.
Rolls Royce picked for Canadian warship power systems
Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and handling systems for the first three ships in Canada's River-class destroyer programme.
Apprentice boost for Fleet Solid Support ship programme
Navantia UK has launched 55 new apprenticeships in Belfast and Appledore as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) shipbuilding programme, which will provide logistical support to the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group.
Capita awarded £7.5m to deliver Army adventure training
Capita Entrust has been awarded a £7.5 million contract by the Ministry of Defence to provide adventure training for British Army recruits.
British engines to power South Korean warships
Rolls-Royce has announced that its MT30 marine gas turbines will power the Republic of Korea Navy’s next generation of Ulsan-class frigates.
A chat about the Type 31 Frigate with Sir Nick Hine
We spoke to Sir Nick Hine — Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive and former Second Sea Lord — at Rosyth as HMS Venturer rolled out. As well as updating the UK Defence Journal on the progress of the Type 31 programme, he also outlined Babcock’s ambition for the yard’s future and why this ship signals something much bigger.
Babcock Chief: ‘I want to sell 31 Type 31s by 2031’
As HMS Venturer rolled out of the build hall at Rosyth today, the first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates, Babcock’s Marine Chief Executive Sir Nick Hine made clear that this milestone isn’t the end of the journey. It is just the beginning of a much larger ambition.
