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
Saab launches second Polish spy ship
Saab has launched Poland’s second signals intelligence vessel, ORP Henryk Zygalski, during a ceremony held in Gdańsk.
NATO intercepts Russian jets over the Baltic
Italian Eurofighters in Estonia were scrambled at around 11:30 today to intercept a Russian Beriev Be-200 aircraft.
UK appoints new Military Representative to NATO and EU
Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s next Military Representative to NATO and the European Union.
Paul Sweeney warns delays threaten Scottish shipbuilding
Paul Sweeney MSP has warned that delays to Scottish Government vessel procurement risk leaving publicly owned shipyards without sufficient work, arguing that the absence of a joined-up industrial strategy is undermining shipbuilding capacity in Scotland.
The Vietnamese-run spam network promoting Nigel Farage
Investigation - A self-described UK news page promoting Nigel Farage has used viral storytelling, opaque advertising, and off-platform links to amplify political content. It should be noted no link has been identified to Farage or Reform UK.
Alexander welcomes Armed Forces Bill housing reforms
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has said the Armed Forces Bill marks a decisive step in renewing the UK’s contract with service personnel, as new legislation promises a major upgrade to military housing across Scotland.
NATO chief to meet Danish and Greenland ministers
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet Denmark’s Minister of Defence, Troels Lund Poulsen, and Greenland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Research, Vivian Motzfeldt, at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Monday.
Defence industry warns procurement undermining shipbuilding
Defence industry representatives have warned MPs that fragmented procurement decisions and short-term ordering practices are damaging UK shipbuilding, limiting productivity gains and weakening the wider industrial supply chain.
Defence Housing Service set in law under Armed Forces Bill
Legislation laid before Parliament would create a standalone Defence Housing Service, extend the Armed Forces Covenant across government and trigger what ministers describe as the largest renewal of military housing in a generation.
First of four new Scottish ferries handed over
The first of four new Islay-class ferries has been formally handed over to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited, marking a key milestone in efforts to renew Scotland’s ferry fleet.
