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
Uncrewed Bluebottle vessels push persistent maritime surveillance
Ocius CEO Robert Dane tells UKDJ how Bluebottle USVs deliver months-long, low-cost maritime surveillance and emerging ASW capability. #UDT2026
Ukraine claims over 90 percent drone interception rate
Ukraine intercepted more than 90 percent of drones launched against the country during March 2026, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence.
UK has taken delivery of over 8,000 drones since 2024
The UK has taken delivery of more than 8,000 uncrewed systems since July 2024 as part of a £450 million investment in drones and related technologies, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
Typhoon jets launched as aircraft tracked near UK
Typhoon fighter aircraft were launched from RAF Lossiemouth on 14 April after an unidentified aircraft was tracked approaching the UK area of interest.
UK to supply 120,000 drones to Ukraine in largest package
The UK will supply more than 120,000 drones to Ukraine this year as part of what the government describes as its largest drone package to date.
Autonomous vessels outperform crewed surveys, UDT hears
Autonomous systems outperformed crewed vessels in survey trials, delivering high-quality data on time even as a crewed ship broke down, Rear Adm Angus Essenhigh told UDT 2026. #UDT2026
Huge support deal to sustain British Apache, Chinook fleets
More than 1,000 UK jobs are set to be supported under a new GBP 879 million contract to maintain and support the British Army Apache attack helicopters and the Royal Air Force’s Chinook heavy-lift fleet.
EUROATLAS highlights GREYSHARK at UDT 2026
Speaking to the UK Defence Journal, Verineia Codrean, Chief of Strategy at EUROATLAS, said GREYSHARK is built around autonomy. #UDT2026
UDT 2026 Day 1 – Autonomy and pace dominate discussion
The opening day of UDT 2026 in London centred on how quickly undersea capabilities can be developed, fielded and adapted. #UDT2026
SEA sets out fast-update sonar approach at UDT 2026
Dr Charlie Pearson of SEA said at UDT 2026 that a modular, software-led approach is enabling faster deployment of sonar processing for systems like KraitSense. #UDT2026
