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 awards Europe’s first low-cost drone interceptor deals
Three British SMEs will develop low-cost air defence effectors under a five-nation programme, with the UK the first partner to put suppliers on contract.
Defence and aerospace add £46.8bn to UK economy, ADS says
A two-thirds rise in a decade takes the combined sectors past £46 billion in value added, with defence turnover up 66 per cent, new figures show.
British shipyard gearing up to build drone warships
The Navantia UK Appledore shipyard say they can build two LASV75 autonomous vessels at once.
NATO-backed startups take on the ‘invisible battlefield’
Eight defence technology companies working in contested electromagnetic environments have completed the first phase of NATO's DIANA accelerator programme through its UK hub.
Navy’s new hybrid warship could be built at Rosyth
Luke Pollard told MPs the Common Combat Vessel could sit in a Type 31-style production facility, and with the Clyde full of Type 26s for the time being, Rosyth looks likely.
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.
