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
Babcock notes progress in Sweden and Denmark frigate bids
At the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Maritime and Shipbuilding, Babcock signalled that the Danish and Swedish naval programmes it is competing in are approaching decisive phases.
GMB warns delays threaten future of Ferguson Marine yard
GMB Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of allowing avoidable delays in ferry procurement to jeopardise the future of Ferguson Marine, the union stated.
ARCIMS drone launches KATFISH minehunting system
ARCIMS autonomously launched and recovered the KATFISH sonar system during NATO trials off Portland, demonstrating a new combined capability for rapid mine countermeasures and seabed inspection.
Defence Committee chair warns of Army vehicle ‘shambles’
The Defence Committee chair said the Army’s armoured vehicle woes now amount to "an absolute shambles," as ministers ordered external experts to investigate fresh Ajax injuries and wider failures across key land fleets.
Poland taps JFD Global for new submarine rescue capability
JFD Global has secured a significant contract to deliver the core hyperbaric and saturation diving systems for the Polish Navy’s new salvage and rescue vessel, Ratownik.
Rosyth shipyard skills hailed after US submarine deal
Rosyth, Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie argued, is no longer only a national asset but a trusted node within the defence industrial networks of Britain’s closest allies.
Former Sea Lord warns UK subs in worst shape for decades
Lord West of Spithead warned that the attack submarine force has reached what he called "the worst state in my 60 years of service".
The First Sea Lord wants a Navy built for risk, nothing less
Britain’s grip on the Atlantic is slipping, the First Sea Lord told the Council of Geostrategy’s Sea Power Conference, urging a fleet rebuilt for speed, autonomy and adaptation so the Royal Navy can hold the line in a world tilting toward danger.
Babcock offers drone warships with British frigates in 2027
Speaking under the hulls of Type 31 Frigates at Rosyth, Babcock’s senior leadership told the UK Defence Journal how they intend to meet the First Sea Lord’s call for rapid expansion of autonomous mass at sea, with a drone ship alongside HMS Venturer in 2027.
US taps Babcock to build parts for Virginia subs in Scotland
HII and Babcock have signed a new contract that will see major sections of US Virginia-class submarines built in Scotland, deepening industrial links between the two countries and broadening the AUKUS supply base.
