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
Raytheon UK to integrate new UK laser weapon
Raytheon UK today unveiled its preparations to test and integrate a high-energy laser weapon system at a freshly inaugurated facility in Livingston, Scotland. #DSEI23
UK boosts funding for SPEAR-EW jammer development – DSEI23
SPEAR-EW shares the same framework as MBDA's SPEAR miniature cruise missile crafted for the Royal Air Force. #DSEI23
BAE Systems unveils Herne: UK’s next-gen underwater drone
BAE Systems is collaborating with Cellula Robotics on the forthcoming launch of its Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV) named Herne.
Indonesia acquires advanced UK submarine rescue system
SMP, a Lancashire-based manufacturer and supplier of subsea rescue equipment, has inked a $100 million deal to provide its cutting-edge Submarine Rescue System (SRS) to the Indonesian Navy.
Lockheed Martin pitches Black Hawk for the UK
Lockheed Martin today unveiled its proposal to offer its Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter as the replacement for the UK's ageing medium helicopter fleet. #DSEI23
UK boosts munitions order to £410m amidst Ukraine crisis
Not only will this significantly reinforce the British Army’s heavy munitions reserve, but it will also complement the Army’s newest weapon systems.
UK, Japan and Italy sign agreement on GCAP jet
The agreement will streamline efforts to meet the concept phase requirements of the next generation combat aircraft for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). #DSEI23
New British Challenger 3 tank passes key gun test
The British Army's Challenger 3 Programme has achieved a significant landmark with the 120mm smoothbore gun test firings successfully completed. #DSEI23
NATO naval exercise as alliance vows to ‘defend every inch’
Exercise Northern Coasts in the Baltic Sea involves over 30 warships and 3,200 personnel from 14 nations.
Royal Navy seizes £140m worth of cocaine in Caribbean
A Royal Navy warship has made a significant dent in drug trafficking operations by confiscating over a tonne of cocaine, valued at more than £140 million.
