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
British warship downs drones and missiles off UK coast
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan has faced a sustained barrage of drone and missile threats during a concentrated 72-hour exercise off the Welsh coast.
Ukrainian drone firm opens British factory
A Ukrainian drone manufacturer has officially opened its first UK production facility in an expansion of defence industrial cooperation between London and Kyiv.
Scot Gov backs expanded skills pipeline for shipbuilding
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has set out how the Scottish Government is seeking to strengthen the skills base behind major shipbuilding programmes such as the Type 31 frigates at Rosyth.
Lights, camera, Active in Rosyth
HMS Active rolled out of the build hall at Rosyth this week, and you could feel what it meant to the people there.
Babcock frigate factory marks double warship milestone
Babcock has marked two major milestones on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 programme in a single day, cutting steel on HMS Bulldog while rolling HMS Active out of the build hall at Rosyth.
UK unveils fresh military aid for Ukraine
The UK Government has announced a new package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Britain’s flagship drone fleet project awaits funding plan
The Government has indicated that further detail on the Royal Navy Atlantic Bastion concept will depend on the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
MQ-9B drone to get long-range strike missiles
General Atomics is developing a long-range strike missile capability for its MQ-9B drone, expanding the aircraft mission set to include naval and deep standoff attack roles.
Labour MP warns UK exposed to subsea cable threat
Scottish Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that Britain remains dangerously exposed to disruption of its undersea cable network, arguing that a serious attack could "unplug" the country from the global economy.
French nuclear attack sub arrives in Scotland
A French Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine has sailed into the River Clyde.
