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
UK to build all eight Anglo-Dutch assault ships
Luke Pollard told MPs Britain will build the Netherlands' four amphibious ships as well as the Royal Navy's four, calling it an export campaign win.
UK F-35 deliveries to pause until the early 2030s
The next batch of F-35 jets for the UK, including all 12 F-35As, will not begin arriving until the early 2030s.
No timeline yet for HMS Protector replacement, MPs told
Funding has been set aside to replace the Royal Navy's Antarctic patrol ship, but the MOD says the procurement method is still undecided.
UK autonomous jet demonstrator to fly by at least 2030
The MOD has confirmed its Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept demonstrator will fly by 2030, built on GCAP technology and manufacturing techniques.
Kraken hits £1bn valuation after funding round
The British drone boat maker, whose vessels have been airdropped from an A400M this week, has closed a Series B backed by DTCP and the NATO fund.
New submariner housing takes shape at HM Naval Base Clyde
The final panel has gone into a £166m accommodation project at Faslane, with the first submariner trainee blocks due online later this year.
Russia chapping on the door of NATO, Labour MP warns
Labour, the SNP and the Greens clashed over the Defence Investment Plan, Trident and the nature of the threat on the Go Radio Politics Show.
UK to lead huge deep strike missile effort against Russia
Twelve nations will spend £37bn on missiles able to hit targets 2,000km away, in an announcement Downing Street also published in Russian.
Britain’s new drone command warship hull design to be chosen
The MOD says the Common Combat Vessel will coordinate drones in the air, on the surface and underwater, with hull form options still being explored.
Shipbuilding boom risks another bust, Sweeney warns
A surge in shipbuilding announcements could leave Britain with too many yards, too little sustained work and another damaging boom-and-bust cycle, Paul Sweeney MSP has warned.
