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
Rebuilding skills and culture inside Ferguson Marine
In the final item in our three part series on Ferguson Marine, CEO Graeme Thomson spoke about the people inside the yard, the skills he wants to rebuild and the cultural shift he sees as essential to long term stability.
MOD looking at ‘various sites’ for sub dismantling project
The Ministry of Defence is actively considering multiple locations for the UK’s permanent submarine dismantling and disposal capability.
Leonardo shows Michelangelo, an AI missile shield for Europe
Leonardo’s Michelangelo Dome aims to build an AI supported kill web across Europe’s militaries, turning disparate platforms into a connected defence against massed and fast moving attacks.
More now joining than leaving British armed forces
Statistics show a long awaited shift in personnel trends, with more people joining the UK’s Regular Armed Forces over the most recent 12 month period than leaving.
Ferguson Marine’s new industrial direction
In an exclusive interview, the new chief of Ferguson Marine told us that the yard’s new direction involves deepening its defence partnerships, targeting a defined commercial segment under 100 metres, and upgrading its systems so it can secure steadier work.
A conversation with Ferguson Marine’s new chief
Exclusive - We spoke with Ferguson Marine’s new CEO Graeme Thomson about the direction he wants to take the yard and the work underway to build long term capability. Part one of our three part series is now out.
NATO teams test submarine-rescue system on Scottish coast
Royal Navy specialists have completed a two-week exercise in Scotland with French and Norwegian counterparts to prove that NATO’s submarine rescue system is ready.
RAF on alert due to potential Arctic cargo aircraft activity
The aircraft is understood to have behavioural intelligence-gathering capabilities of the type that can sort British citizens into a 'list', determining their behaviour over the last year.
Downie welcomes agreement securing jobs at Rosyth
Graeme Downie MP said the programme highlights how “high skilled jobs in Scotland” are being protected and expanded.
Proof Scottish pro-Indy account network operated from Iran
Proof from X/Twitter now confirms that prominent independence campaigners, shared widely by unsuspecting users, were in fact operated from inside Iran while posing as Scottish accounts.
