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
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.
Warships arrive in Scotland for massive missile exercise
A multinational fleet of warships is assembling in the Firth of Clyde this Thursday morning as preparations intensify for Formidable Shield 2025, one of NATO’s most complex and strategically important missile defence exercises.
Downie seeks backing for Rosyth-Swedish corvette deal
Graeme Downie MP urged the Government to boost support for the Babcock-Saab corvette deal, highlighting its importance for Rosyth shipbuilding and UK-Sweden defence ties.
Babcock expanding Scottish shipbuilding facilities at Rosyth
A new warehouse at Rosyth has received planning approval to support Babcock’s construction of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates, reinforcing the long-term investment in UK shipbuilding infrastructure.
Lords demand ‘drumbeat’ of orders to revitalise shipyards
A wide-ranging debate in the House of Lords saw peers from across the political spectrum press the Government to deliver not just a strategy, but a sustained programme of orders to rebuild Britain’s shipbuilding capacity.
Poundshop Propaganda
How AI and ideology swallowed the voice of a journalist I once admired.
How the British Army aims to ‘double lethality’
The plan to boost British Army fighting power rests of "the combination of traditional crude equipment with that autonomous capability laid over the top" said Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff.
MOD backs UK weapons output, no new sites confirmed yet
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated its commitment to expanding domestic weapons manufacturing as part of its wider Defence Industrial Strategy, while stopping short of identifying new specific locations for future production facilities
