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
EOS names new high-energy laser weapon ‘Apollo’
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled Apollo as the official identity for its high-energy laser weapon (HELW). #DSEI2025
Babcock and Uplift360 launch Typhoon recycling partnership
Babcock has signed a contract with Uplift360 to explore how parts of a Typhoon aircraft can be broken down and repurposed.
L3Harris puts UK electronic warfare demo in spotlight
The trial, conducted at #DSEI2025 in London, marked the first time DiSCO combined both communications and radar data into a near real-time common operating picture using a UK-built sensor.
Palantir tech to boost warship building with Babcock
It's 'Warp Speed' for Babcock as Sir Nick Hine described the deal with Palantir as a step-change in how the company build and support warships.
BAE unveils warship concepts: faster, leaner, more firepower
BAE Systems has unveiled the new ‘Air Warfare Command Ship’ and the uncrewed sensor-effector platform vessel as answers to the challenge of putting more missiles into the air, more quickly, with fewer sailors and less time in the shipyard.
Skunk Works and Falcon Works join forces on air systems
Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have announced a partnership to co-develop a new family of uncrewed air systems, bringing together two of the defence sector’s most advanced research divisions.
Reserve applications rebound after 2023 dip
Reserve applications dipped in 2023 but bounced back hard in 2024 and 2025, with the Army and RAF hitting their highest levels yet.
Navantia UK CEO sets out strategy after Belfast takeover
Navantia UK’s new chief executive, Donato Martinez, spoke to the UK Defence Journal and others about strategy following the firm's acquisition of Harland & Wolff’s Belfast yard and the award of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) contract.
Babcock highlights Rosyth capacity for more shipbuilding
John Howie, Babcock’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, told the UK Defence Journal the company has already secured planning consent for the next stage of Rosyth’s development.
Leonardo pitches Proteus as roadmap to autonomy
At #DSEI2025 in London, Leonardo UK spoke about their Proteus aircraft and detailed recent demonstrations of its autonomous capability in synthetic ASW trials.
