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
Babcock offers drone warships with British frigates in 2027
Speaking under the hulls of Type 31 Frigates at Rosyth, Babcock’s senior leadership told the UK Defence Journal how they intend to meet the First Sea Lord’s call for rapid expansion of autonomous mass at sea, with a drone ship alongside HMS Venturer in 2027.
US taps Babcock to build parts for Virginia subs in Scotland
HII and Babcock have signed a new contract that will see major sections of US Virginia-class submarines built in Scotland, deepening industrial links between the two countries and broadening the AUKUS supply base.
British armed forces member dies in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has announced that a member of the UK Armed Forces died in Ukraine on Tuesday, 9 December, following what officials described as a “tragic accident” during a weapons trial conducted by Ukrainian forces.
Keel laid in Rosyth for new British warship
Babcock has laid the keel for HMS Formidable at Rosyth, marking the next scheduled milestone in the Type 31 frigate programme, which will deliver five ships to the Royal Navy within 10 years of contract signing.
UK to scale back military training exercises outside Europe
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Armed Forces will begin reducing the number of overseas training exercises from next year.
Babcock offer drone warships with Type 31 command ships
Babcock has set out a plan to turn the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates into command vessels for a fleet of large HII-built autonomous warships.
Royal Navy set to debut autonomous ships and fighter drones
The Royal Navy will shortly trial its first autonomous escort and carrier-launched fighter drones as part of a push to regain strike advantage in the North Atlantic.
Britain close to losing the Atlantic, First Sea Lord warns
The First Sea Lord has warned Britain is close to losing its Atlantic edge and called for a rapid shift to hybrid, tech driven naval warfare to hold the line against Russia.
MOD awards £13m for SATCOM fit for next Type 26 frigates
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £12.96 million contract to STS Defence for the production and installation communications equipment on the Royal Navy’s next batch of Type 26 frigates.
Drivers jailed after nearly 50 migrants found in lorries
Two Romanian drivers have been jailed for attempting to smuggle almost fifty people from the UK into France using vans and lorries, following a National Crime Agency operation at Dover Port in September.
