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
UK funds 22 firms to plan new munitions plants
Twenty-two companies, including British small and medium-sized enterprises, are to receive contracts to carry out feasibility studies on sites for new UK factories producing materials used in munitions.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary crews accept new pay deal
Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel, who support Royal Navy operations around the world, are to receive an above-inflationary pay rise and improved conditions.
BAE and NMITE launch RF engineering master’s degree
BAE Systems has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch an MSc in radio frequency and wireless systems engineering, aimed at a specialist skills shortage.
MOD sets out plan for defence steel supply chains
The Ministry of Defence has set out how it intends to strengthen domestic steel supply chains in support of the Defence Industrial Strategy, in response to a parliamentary question.
The firefighters who serve twice: how SFRS backs reservists
As part of a UK Defence Journal series looking at how Scottish public sector organisations support staff with links to the Armed Forces, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is the latest body to come under examination.
Submarine sinks American cruiser in Pacific Exercise
The decommissioned US Navy guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay has been sunk during a live-fire exercise at RIMPAC 2026 in the Pacific.
Burnham hosts Zelensky on British aircraft carrier
The Prime Minister has welcomed President Zelensky as his first international visitor, meeting aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth and confirming the UK will share the tech behind the Stone Cloak drone jammer.
Royal Navy tests seabed defence tech with AUKUS allies
British, US and Australian forces ran uncrewed underwater systems across a six-week trial, Exercise Lanternfish, rehearsing how the three AUKUS nations would protect critical seabed infrastructure.
Ferguson Marine delivers Type 26 blocks to BAE on Clyde
Port GLasgow shipyard Ferguson Marine has completed three structural units for the Type 26 Frigate frigate HMS Birmingham, with the sectiosn being moved by sea from Port Glasgow to BAE Systems' Govan yard up river.
Saab wins huge deal to fit out German frigates
Saab has received an order to deliver and integrate combat systems, sensors and composite structures for four of the German Navy's new MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates.
