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
Army to replace Watchkeeper with Ukraine-proven drone
The Army is to bring the Tekever AR5 into service under a contract worth up to £400 million, replacing the Watchkeeper system in use since 2014, alongside a separate £16 million deal delivering more than a thousand small drones.
US Army picks VIKING UGV for autonomous breaching trials
The US Army has selected IDV USA as one of four industry participants in a programme exploring autonomous vehicles capable of breaching complex obstacles and minefields while reducing the exposure of soldiers to direct fire.
Belfast yard installs new cranes for support ship build
Harland and Wolff has completed the installation of eleven cranes bought from a County Down supplier for £1.5 million, in preparation for building three Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
MPs call for action over debanking of defence firms
Defence companies are being refused bank accounts because of the sector they work in, and the practice should be brought to an end, according to a report by the Scottish Affairs Committee which describes the situation as unacceptable.
Britain flies new turbojet drone engine in seven months
Britain has developed a new family of domestically produced turbojet engines suited for drones and other similar applications.
Scotland risks missing out on defence spending boost
Scotland is well placed to benefit from increased defence spending but risks missing out unless skills shortages are addressed, according to a report.
Frigate work at risk without enough skilled workers
The workforce needed to build the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates will struggle to meet demand at current training levels, according to the Scottish Affairs Committee.
War Books to be rewritten by the end of this year
The government has committed to rewriting the War Books by the end of this year as part of an accelerated Home Defence Programme, with defence planning feeding into the work.
British Army seeks suppliers for FPV drone training
The Army is asking industry whether it can supply affordable, scalable first person view drone training systems, in an expression of interest covering the small uncrewed aircraft element of Project UBIQUITY.
Officials knock down reports of Russian build-up in Belarus
Western officials said there is no evidence of any significant Russian force build-up in Belarus.
