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
A conversation with Ferguson Marine’s new chief
Exclusive - We spoke with Ferguson Marine’s new CEO Graeme Thomson about the direction he wants to take the yard and the work underway to build long term capability. Part one of our three part series is now out.
NATO teams test submarine-rescue system on Scottish coast
Royal Navy specialists have completed a two-week exercise in Scotland with French and Norwegian counterparts to prove that NATO’s submarine rescue system is ready.
RAF on alert due to potential Arctic cargo aircraft activity
The aircraft is understood to have behavioural intelligence-gathering capabilities of the type that can sort British citizens into a 'list', determining their behaviour over the last year.
Downie welcomes agreement securing jobs at Rosyth
Graeme Downie MP said the programme highlights how “high skilled jobs in Scotland” are being protected and expanded.
Proof Scottish pro-Indy account network operated from Iran
Proof from X/Twitter now confirms that prominent independence campaigners, shared widely by unsuspecting users, were in fact operated from inside Iran while posing as Scottish accounts.
Image shows 24 F-35 stealth jets onboard British carrier
Britain has deployed 24 of its F-35B Lightning stealth jets aboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, forming the largest fifth-generation air wing ever put to sea anywhere in the world.
UK says ECRS Mk2 radar timing depends on Eurofighter work
A series of written parliamentary answers has shed light on the remaining obstacles facing delivery of the Typhoon’s new European Common Radar System Mk2, while also clarifying the pace of procurement and the wider Eurofighter enhancement programme.
Ukraine faces ‘loss of dignity or loss of a partner’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a stark address to the nation today, drawing deliberate parallels with his wartime speech on the morning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Former Reform UK Wales MEP jailed for pro-Russia bribery
Former Reform UK leader in Wales and ex-MEP Nathan Gill has been jailed for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements, following an investigation led by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command.
Windracers ULTRA displayed at Parliament for Ukraine Focus
Windracers has showcased its ULTRA autonomous aircraft at the UK Parliament following an invitation from the Ministry of Defence, the organisation stated.
