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
US Navy reclassifies nineteen submarines as missile boats
The United States Navy is reclassifying 19 planned Virginia-class submarines fitted with the Virginia Payload Module as guided missile submarines, changing their designation from SSN to SSGN.
Rosyth MP puts case for new warship work at the yard
Building the Royal Navy's Common Combat Vessel on the Type 31 hull at Rosyth would keep skilled workers and an export-ready design in one yard, according to Graeme Downie, who says he will keep pressing for it.
British spy plane probes Russian territory
A Royal Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft has conducted a patrol around the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.
The British firm sizing military powertrains in hours
Too big a battery and you lose a troop seat. Too small and the engine has to start, giving away your position. Power Size Technologies says it can settle that trade in hours rather than years, before anyone cuts metal.
Trump flew into RAF base as Air Force One acted as decoy
Trump arrived at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk last month aboard a jet other than the Air Force One he had been filmed boarding an hour earlier in Ankara, after a credible Iranian threat prompted a deception operation.
British interceptor firm valued at billions after raise
Cambridge Aerospace has closed a Series C funding round worth $300 million at a valuation of $3.4 billion, money the air defence company says will go towards scaling manufacturing and delivering on existing contracts including work for the British armed forces.
Police investigate bomb threat posts against Scotland
Police Scotland is assessing a series of posts published on a large Scottish tourism Instagram account claiming that explosive devices had been planted in shopping centres and universities across the country.
How Wes Streeting is faring as Defence Secretary
What can be said at this stage is that Streeting has been visible, fluent in front of industry audiences, and disciplined about refusing to make commitments he cannot yet cost.
Army radio support deal to go to Babcock
The Ministry of Defence intends to place an 18-month contract worth £150 million with Babcock Integrated Technology to sustain the British Army's tactical communications systems, warning that failure to do so would leave a critical capability gap.
Warship cut in two found off the Isle of Wight
Divers have located the wreck of HMS Tiger, a Royal Navy warship lost off the Isle of Wight in 1908 after being cut in two during a training exercise.
