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
Type 26 frigates and AI to anchor British anti-sub network
The Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigates will form the core of Atlantic Bastion, the United Kingdom’s emerging anti-submarine warfare framework in the North Atlantic.
Scottish Government pressed on Chinese bids for new ferries
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has questioned whether the Scottish Government will instruct CMAL to disregard any bids from Chinese shipyards.
RAF aiming for 50 percent growth in reserve force capacity
The Royal Air Force is making steady progress toward its goal of expanding its reserve strength by 50 percent, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Marshall to support Turkey’s newly acquired C-130J fleet
Marshall Aerospace has secured a multi-year contract from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence to support Türkiye’s fleet of 12 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, acquired from the United Kingdom.
Sweeney: Scottish ferry rules deter local shipyard bids
Paul Sweeney says Scotland’s ferry tender rules and lack of industrial support make it pointless for UK shipyards to bid against heavily subsidised foreign rivals.
UK begins planning post-Dreadnought nuclear submarines
The UK Government has begun work to define the future of its nuclear deterrent after the Dreadnought class, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
UK considers commercial ships to augment Fleet Solid Support
The Ministry of Defence is evaluating the use of commercial vessels to supplement the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid Support capability in non-contested environments.
British Wildcat helicopters shoot down drones and sink boats
Wildcat HMA2 helicopters with Martlet lightweight multirole missiles successfully engaged a variety of uncrewed aerial and surface targets during Exercise Wildfire.
NATO launches multinational virtual training network
Thirteen NATO Allies have agreed to begin work on a new shared virtual training capability designed to improve readiness and reduce costs across the Alliance.
MOD seeks industry partners for new drone testing framework
The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice outlining plans for a new commercial framework to support testing and evaluation of uncrewed air systems.
