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
UK and Poland sign huge £1.9 billion air defence deal
Britain will provide cutting-edge, ground-based air defence capabilities to Poland in one of the largest bilateral European air defence deals of its kind.
Type 32 Frigate still in concept, no funding decision yet
Luke Pollard, the Shadow Minister of Defence, asked whether the Secretary of State for Defence plans to allocate additional funding to Babcock for the construction of Type 32 frigates.
UK spends £1.54m on NATO ‘Wide Wet Gap’ crossing project
John Healey, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, recently inquired about the funding provided by the UK and Germany to the Wide Wet Gap Crossing defence procurement project.
British aircraft delivering Canadian supplies for Ukraine
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft has successfully delivered military supplies from Canada to Europe for use by the Ukrainian military.
Stunning drone images show unique view of Danish warship
Breathtaking aerial images captured by Dave Cullen show Danish warship HDMS Niels Juel (F363) docked in Leith, showcasing the impressive vessel from all angles.
British warship declared ready for combat
During the testing phase off the South Coast, HMS Dauntless practised firing a range of weapons systems, from general-purpose and heavy machine guns to 30mm cannons.
New Jackal drone fires missiles in test
Flyby Technology, in collaboration with Turkish partners FlyBVLOS Technology and Maxwell Innovations, has completed a successful trial firing of a Thales Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) using its new JACKAL drone system.
Addressing Misconceptions – The UK’s Response to Sudan
There has been a surge of criticism about the UK response to the crisis in Sudan. However, in a recent Twitter thread, UK Defence Journal analyst @Sierra__Alpha highlights misconceptions and misinformation.
Can I fly a drone over Historic Scotland sites?
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has recently come under scrutiny for claims made on their social media accounts claiming that they have the authority to restrict drone flights over their land, let's take a closer look at the reality.
Ferry yard sending workers to build skills at Frigate yard
This collaboration between Ferguson Marine and BAE Systems aims to enhance the competitiveness of the ferry shipyard and secure a sustainable future for commercial shipbuilding on the Clyde by seconding workers to the frigate shipyard to support skills diversification.
