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
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Scots soldiers train in Hawaii with US and Indonesian Forces
Troops from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS), have taken part in a major multinational exercise in Hawaii.
U.S. warship commander hails Scotland as ‘majestic’
"I can think of no better opportunity than an initial stop in Scotland to see and experience this majestic country."
MOD completes £98.5m Longtown defence storage facility
The Ministry of Defence has officially taken ownership of its new £98.5 million Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria, a state-of-the-art warehouse that significantly boosts the UK’s defence readiness and supply chain resilience.
Britain’s new EW drone has combat experience built in
"It doesn’t get tougher than that! - Britain’s new StormShroud drone, built by Tekever and Leonardo, draws on 10,000+ combat hours to jam, deceive, and survive in contested airspace.
MOD awards contract for E-7 Wedgetail trainer support
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4.5 million contract to Plexsys Interface Products UK Ltd to deliver sustainment services for the E-7 Mission Crew Trainer at RAF Lossiemouth.
Britain’s new StormShroud drones to jam enemy radars
The Royal Air Force's new autonomous drones, dubbed StormShroud, will be fitted with Leonardo’s cutting-edge BriteStorm electronic warfare payload, enhancing the UK’s ability to suppress and deceive enemy air defences.
Construction on new support ships to start this year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme remains on track, with production of the first ship expected to begin later in 2025 following the successful takeover of Harland & Wolff by Navantia UK.
SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV after 100-day development
British maritime technology firm SubSea Craft has revealed its latest innovation, the MARS Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), delivering the capability from concept to water in only 100 days in response to rapidly evolving global demand.
New Gurkha Artillery Regiment to boost British firepower
A new artillery regiment, the King’s Gurkha Artillery, has been formally announced by the Ministry of Defence, marking the first time Gurkha soldiers will serve in artillery roles within the British Army.
