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
BAE Systems and Thales deepen submarine sonar partnership
At #DSEI2025 in London, BAE Systems and Thales announced a new stage in their collaboration on Royal Navy submarine sonar, signing a Memorandum of Understanding that places Thales at the heart of the future enterprise.
MBDA unveils 120mm gun-launched missile concept at DSEI
MBDA has used #DSEI2025 to showcase a new concept for a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missile designed to be fired from NATO-standard 120mm smoothbore tank guns.
BDT UK partners with Cambridge Precision on rifle bid
Beretta Defence Technologies UK (BDT UK) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambridge Precision to manufacture key components for its Project Grayburn bid to replace the SA80 rifle. #DSEI2025
Babcock plots growth as an international defence business
John Howie, Babcock International’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, sat down with George Allison at #DSEI2025 to talk about the company’s future direction and global ambitions.
MOD details Naval Support Integrated Global Network
Ben Obese-Jecty MP pressed the Ministry of Defence on progress across the Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) programme, covering support for ships, submarines, and naval bases.
Minister: No need to base Type 26 frigates in Scotland
SNP MP Dave Doogan questioned the Government on whether any of the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 anti-submarine warfare frigates, now also ordered by Norway, would be stationed in Scotland.
Next-generation AJAX IFV detailed at DSEI 2025
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Lockheed Martin UK have provided further details on the next-generation AJAX Infantry Fighting Vehicle following its unveiling at #DSEI2025.
Thales and UK partner unveil drone-based EW solution
MBDA has officially presented the CROSSBOW One Way Effector Heavy, describing it as an affordable deep strike solution for NATO forces. #DSEI2025
Pollard warns UK must speed up procurement
Luke Pollard used his first major speech as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry at DSEI 2025 to set out a clear challenge to both the Ministry of Defence and industry.
Moog and GDLSUK unveil Foxhound air defence variant
Moog and General Dynamics Land Systems UK have revealed a new short-range air defence (SHORAD) variant of the British Army’s Foxhound 4×4 protected patrol vehicle at #DSEI2025.
