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
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.
Tory MP confuses fighter jets while accusing Labour of same
A video released by Andrew Snowden MP has sparked bemusement after he accused Labour of misunderstanding fighter aircraft while misidentifying one himself in the same video.
Royal Marines sniper halts £35m drug boat in Gulf of Oman
Royal Marine snipers aboard a Wildcat fired a precision shot to stop a high-speed drugs boat in the Gulf of Oman, as HMS Lancaster seized £35 million worth of illegal narcotics.
BAE and Rheinmetall team on CV90120 gun upgrade
The deal pairs Rheinmetall’s 120mm L44A1 LR gun with a CV90-based vehicle that BAE says will receive a new engine, active damping, an upgraded electronic architecture and an active protection system.
American heavy armour, gunships ‘open fire’ in Poland
The purpose of large scale training events like Iron Defender 25 is to prove the Polish Armed Forces and their NATO allies’ ability to deter and effectively defend the territory of Poland.
Royal Marines raid urban area in Norway
Royal Marines have carried out a complex urban warfare exercise alongside Norwegian forces as part of the Joint Expeditionary Force’s (JEF) largest live deployment to date.
