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
New contract to build Scottish ferries to go to Poland
Ferguson Marine and four others lose out as Poland’s Remontowa wins the contract to build seven electric ferries for Scotland, with delivery set for 2027.
BAE and Irving sign contract for Canada’s new Destroyers
A new contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding, marking a step forward in Canada’s River-class destroyer programme.
Russian disinfo caught faking British newspaper front page
A blatant attempt at spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine has been exposed after Russian-linked sources attempted to pass off a fake front page of a newspaper, the Hull Daily Mail, as genuine.
QinetiQ shows off high-powered Laser Tech for Australia
The demonstration represents an Australian-first milestone in advancing high-energy laser (HEL) technology.
American command ship arrives in Greece
The USS Mount Whitney, a Blue Ridge-class command and control ship, has arrived in Souda Bay, Greece.
Leeds man charged with terrorism offences
A 21-year-old man from Leeds has been charged with multiple offences, including terrorism-related crimes, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
Royal Navy to acquire new Oceanographic UUVs for £3.3m
The Ministry of Defence has announced its intent to award a £3.3 million contract to Teledyne Instruments for the procurement of six Slocum G3 Gliders for the Royal Navy.
Trump orders military strikes against Houthi rebels
The U.S. military is currently carrying out airstrikes against Houthi targets, with Trump vowing that their attacks on American and allied shipping "will not be tolerated."
New Scottish ferry to resume service after minor repair
As we noted earlier, structural issues like this are not uncommon for newly commissioned vessels and are often identified during early inspections as ships settle into service.
Defence Secretary tightens ministerial access to helicopters
The Defence Secretary has significantly restricted the use of ministerial helicopter transport in an effort to reduce costs, according to the Minister of State for Defence, Maria Eagle.
