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 troops put articifial intelligence to test in combat
Soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland deployed to Latvia for Exercise Tarassis where they trained on the British Army’s latest uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence tools, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky unveils Nomad VTOL drone family
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has introduced its Nomad family of vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial systems designed for long-endurance, runway-independent missions across land and sea.
L3Harris unveils expanded VAMPIRE counter-drone system line
L3Harris Technologies has announced new variants of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system, expanding the platform into land, maritime, air and electronic warfare domains.
BAE partners with PragoData on Czech digitalisation
BAE Systems has entered into a new collaboration with Czech technology company PragoData to support asset management and digital transformation across Czechia’s defence sector, according to the company.
Rutte: ‘No one stands alone in NATO’ on cyber defence
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte underscored the Alliance’s collective commitment to cyber defence in a video address to the 2025 NATO Cyber Defence Conference, stating that NATO and its members must continue strengthening their resilience in the digital domain.
Ferguson Marine names Duncan Anderson as interim board chair
Anderson will oversee Ferguson Marine’s key priorities, including the delivery of MV Glen Rosa, ongoing defence contracts with BAE Systems, and the pursuit of new orders to strengthen the shipyard’s long-term future.
NATO military chief urges innovation in underwater defence
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, delivered a keynote address at the SEAFUTURE 2025 Conference in La Spezia, Italy.
Denmark to buy 16 more F-35 stealth jets
Denmark will acquire 16 additional F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, bringing its total fleet to 43 aircraft, according to the Danish Ministry of Defence.
Serco wins £7.8m RAF Typhoon engine support contract
Serco has been awarded a new five-year contract worth approximately £7.8 million by the Ministry of Defence to deliver maintenance and logistics services for EJ200 engines that power the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft.
New British nuclear attack sub submerges for first time
The Royal Navy’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has successfully submerged for the first time during trials at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.
