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
War is not just missiles, defence experts warn Britons
The authors of the defence review have warned that the public fails to understand it is already experiencing the early stages of conflict, because people associate war with missiles rather than what is targeting the country on a daily basis.
Methil makes the case for Programme Euston
As one of the most significant defence contracts in the pipeline edges closer to procurement, Navantia UK's yard in Methil, Fife is making its case to be part of it.
Navantia UK’s Methil yard transformation continues with Seahorse
Two years ago this yard was fighting for its future. Today it christened a barge for the Fleet Solid Support programme. The transformation at Methil is only just beginning.
NATO DIANA awards first allied R&D contract to Scottish firm
NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has awarded its first research and development contract on behalf of a NATO ally to HonuWorx, a Scotland based undersea robotics company.
Britain now down to five operational frigates
HMS Iron Duke has been withdrawn from active service, leaving the Royal Navy with just five operational Type 23 frigates, NavyLookout has revealed.
RAF hosts allied drone knowledge-sharing event at Waddington
The RAF has hosted the first knowledge-sharing event for the Protector remotely piloted aircraft system, bringing together military personnel from Canada, Denmark and Norway for two weeks of direct insight into UK operations, according to the RAF.
British torpedo to be integrated onto sub hunters next year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a contract is to be awarded to BAE Systems to integrate the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo onto the RAF fleet of P-8 Poseidon aircraft, with the contract due to be signed in 2027
Starmer to set out defence detail in coming weeks
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that the government will set out how it intends to go "further and faster" on defence in the coming weeks.
Aussie firm commissions first US export of drone submarine
Australian company C2 Robotics has commissioned and christened its first Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle delivered to the United States.
Defence invites industry to space surveillance programme day
The industry day will provide an update on the National Armaments Director's space portfolio landscape and an overview of planned work across all space capabilities.
