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
Swedish Gripens scramble twice to intercept Russian jets
Sweden's Quick Reaction Alert scrambled JAS 39 Gripen fighters twice on Friday to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea, the Swedish Air Force has said, after detecting a Russian Su-24 and a Su-34 near Swedish airspace.
Glen Rosa’s engine roars to life at Ferguson Marine
Ferguson Marine has completed the first official engine start on Glen Rosa, the CalMac ferry being built at Port Glasgow.
Unite demands UK shipbuilding boost after Balaena deal
Unite has called for guarantees that shipbuilding and repair work will stay in the UK after Balaena's acquisition of the parent of Cammell Laird and A&P, with general secretary Sharon Graham saying the deal shows "the absurdity" of sending such work overseas.
Carns warns ‘UK not ready’ after MoD resignation
Al Carns, who quit as Armed Forces Minister alongside John Healey over the Defence Investment Plan, has warned that "the next war won't be won by armies, navies or air forces alone" and that Britain is "not being honest about what getting ready will cost".
BAE unveils new digital artillery fire control system
BAE Systems is launching a Next Generation Indirect Fire Control System at Eurosatory in Paris, a digital fire control capability the company says connects individual guns to wider sensor networks for faster targeting.
New Defence Secretary opens huge drone centre in Swindon
The event went ahead without press in attendance, leaving the new Defence Secretary's first outing in the job to be communicated by departmental press release.
Balaena buys Cammell Laird owner in UK shipyard shake-up
Balaena, the maritime group that owns Gibdock in Gibraltar and a shipyard in Padstow, has acquired APCL Group, bringing Cammell Laird, A&P Tyne and A&P Falmouth under one brand.
Who is Dan Jarvis? A look at Britain’s new defence secretary
Britain's new Defence Secretary is a former Para who commanded troops and resigned his commission to enter politics. Who is Dan Jarvis, and what's in his in-tray?
Defence industry calls Healey exit a “wake-up call”
The Defence industry trade body Make UK Defence says John Healey's resignation should be "a wake-up call for those inside Government still blocking the acceleration of defence investment".
Defence tech firms hit hard by investment plan delay
A techUK survey of 45 defence technology suppliers has found 93% reassessing investment or recruitment, 73% hit by contract suspensions and 87% by funding delays, with the unpublished Defence Investment Plan named as the single biggest driver.
