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
Glasgow defence firm faces repairs after protestor damage
Thales Optronics' production facility in Glasgow has filed for repair works following the significant damage caused by pro-Palestine activists last year.
Keel laid on new frigate in Scotland
With the keel laying ceremony for Type 31 Frigate HMS Active, there are now multiple frigates being built in multiple shipyards around Scotland.
UK declares Russian Wagner Group a terrorist organisation
With the UK's declaration of the Russian Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation, showing support, affiliating, or using their logo on social media could now lead to legal consequences.
BMT unveils Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel
BMT has unveiled its Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel (LUSV) concept, with the vessel sitting at over 80m long. #DSEI23
UK temporarily without LPD capability
The Royal Navy faces a significant capability gap, with no active Landing Platform Dock (LPD) currently available.
BMT debuts expanded Ellida amphib designs
Building on the original ELLIDA design, BMT now presents the expanded ELLIDA family – a tailorable array of scalable ship designs, developed to suit modern littoral operations. #DSEI23
Russian position in Crimea is ‘untenable’ say analysts
"The Ukrainians are going to make the base unusable, despite Russian attempts to counter that."
British Army accepts transfer of first Archer
The first BAE Systems Bofors ARCHER artillery system has been transferred to the British Army. #DSEI23
First UK manufactured Boxer Module finishes weld
RBSL announced that welding is complete on the first UK manufactured mission module for the Boxer MIV Programme. #DSEI23
British aircraft carrier embarks her stealth jets
F-35 jets and Merlin helicopters have landed onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth as the warship heads north to lead a multinational Carrier Strike Group deployment.
