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
MOD looking to spend £2m on limpet mine clearance tech
The Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to award a five-year contract, valued at £2 million, to ABP Technologies Ltd for the procurement of Cartridge Limpet Mine Disposal Equipment.
British warship shows battle-earned scorch marks
HMS Diamond, a Type 45 Destroyer, is showing visual signs of her recent and intensive combat action against Houthi drones and missiles.
British jets arrive in Saudi Arabia for large scale exercise
Typhoons from XI (Fighter) Squadron have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to join this year’s Spears of Victory exercise.
New £12m contract to support front-line naval operations
The Aurora Engineering Delivery Partnership has been awarded a new contract by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).
UK ‘committed ‘ to help raising $411bn to rebuild Ukraine
The UK has committed over £4.7 billion in non-military support to Ukraine's reconstruction, including fiscal support and investments aimed at fostering a resilient, modernised economy.
Work on ‘affordability’ of Multi-Role Support Ship ongoing
"The Multi-Role Support Ship Programme is currently in its pre-concept phase. The focus is on determining the requirement and on setting the programme up for success ,with work ongoing to ensure affordability."
Costs and locations of British patrol ship deployments
New data reveals the global deployment of the UK's River class ships and their deployment costs, with annual running and maintenance expenses reaching over £105 million.
British Army considering new short-range air defence platforms
The British Army is currently exploring various options to update its short-range air defence arsenal, following the transfer of Stormer vehicles to Ukraine.
Rosyth frigate project sustaining 1,250 jobs
The construction of the Royal Navy's Type 31 fleet will sustain approximately 1,250 skilled jobs at Babcock's Rosyth shipyard and create 150 new apprenticeships.
Crowsnest early warning system to leave service 2029
The Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system will achieve full operating capability next year after a spend of £425.7m, only to be retired four years later in 2029.
