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
Britain’s next tank may be already ‘near obsolescence’
Challenger 3 may serve as a capable stopgap, but it embodies a design philosophy already nearing obsolescence argues former tank commander Lt Col Stuart Crawford.
Multiple American warships ‘open fire’ in Atlantic
Three U.S. Navy destroyers have conducted coordinated missile firings in the Atlantic during an event marking the service’s 250th anniversary.
Babcock and WZL 1 to enhance Polish helicopter sustainment
The partnership aims to improve sustainment, maintenance, and technical training capabilities to strengthen Poland’s operational readiness and long-term defence autonomy.
Scottish steelworks to restart with warship supply contract
The Scottish Government has confirmed that Liberty Steel Dalzell, currently the UK’s only plate mill, is preparing to restart operations to supply plate steel for naval warship construction
Nuclear strike training to take place in skies over Europe
Nuclear strike training flights will take place over Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the North Sea. No live weapons will be used.
UK delivers missiles to Ukraine five months ahead of schedule
Hundreds of UK-built air defence missiles have been delivered to Ukraine five months ahead of schedule, according to the Ministry of Defence.
ADS urges Holyrood to back Scotland’s defence industries
The trade body, which represents more than 1,600 companies across the UK, called for a partnership between government and industry to tackle skills shortages.
Assembly advances on new Royal Navy warship
The midship double bottoms for HMS Formidable have been transferred into the purpose built Venturer Building at Rosyth.
Royal Navy fast boats join Estonia naval swarm drills
Four Royal Navy patrol boats have been operating under Estonian command as part of a two-month Baltic deployment designed to strengthen interoperability and show allied resolve near Russia’s border.
Thales marks 100th CAPTAS sonar order
Thales has announced the order of its 100th CAPTAS variable depth sonar system, marking what the company describes as a major milestone in its long-running role as a leader in anti-submarine warfare technology.
