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
Lithuanian firm brings Ukraine-proven drones to London
A Lithuanian manufacturer whose munitions and recon drones are in Ukrainian service is bringing its full range to #ApexEurope in London this week, including a counter-drone interceptor built to shoot down Shahed types.
German-Ukrainian venture to expand drone output for Kyiv
A joint venture between the German firm Quantum Systems and Ukraine's Frontline Robotics has won a follow-on contract from the National Guard of Ukraine and is preparing to increase production fivefold next year.
Babcock and Arqit test quantum-resistant battlefield link
Encrypted operational data has been sent from one site to a deployed mortar system at another using cryptography designed to withstand attack by future quantum computers.
British firm unveils encrypted phone app for commanders
A British company founded by veterans has launched a version of its secure comms platform that gives forces end-to-end encrypted messaging and cryptographically verified photographs on an ordinary phone. #ApexEurope
Supacat shows Jackal flying drones and carrying a robot
A Jackal patrol vehicle has been shown acting as a mothership for an uncrewed ground vehicle, while a second carried precision strike drones.
Britain pays a Putin tax of billions a year, report says
Russian hostile activity is costing Britain between £2bn and £2.5bn a year and nobody in government is counting it, according to a new report by Labour MP Graeme Downie.
Britain has about forty days of diesel, says Tugendhat
Britain is going into winter with some of the lowest gas stocks in the industrialised world and enough diesel for roughly forty days, the Shadow Foreign Secretary told the Conservative conference.
Wearable drone detector unveiled for individual soldiers
A drone detector light enough to be worn by a single soldier, and able to analyse the radio spectrum for threats that are not yet in any threat library, has been launched by the Swindon-based company MyDefence.
HMS Queen Elizabeth trials all-day dining at sea
Sailors aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth are being fed around the clock rather than at fixed meal times, under a trial the Royal Navy has chosen the carrier to run on behalf of the whole fleet.
Falklands would get new radars under Tory air defence plan
Air defences on the Falkland Islands would be strengthened in parallel with any new system built for the United Kingdom, under a commitment made by the Shadow Defence Secretary in his conference speech.
