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
Confirmation new support ships will ‘mostly’ be built in UK
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said that the cost of encouraging companies to invest in UK shipyards might result in some parts of the vessels being built in another country.
UK considering new assault ship design with another country
The Defence Secretary has revealed that, come 2030, the UK might work with another country to replace the Albion class.
First of 10,000 Ukrainian troops arrive in UK for training
Britain has rapidly procured AK variant assault rifles for the huge training programme, meaning Ukrainian soldiers can train on the weapons they will be using on the front line over the coming weeks.
UK purchasing ‘too few’ E-7 early warning aircraft
The decision to purchase only three E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft has, once again, been criticised.
Squadron of British tanks arrive in Poland to deter Russia
British tanks have arrived in Poland, their aim is to deter Russian aggression and to fill in for tanks Poland has donated to Ukraine.
BAE mine hunting tech teamed with unmanned helicopter
The U.S. Navy recently demonstrated BAE Systems-developed mine countermeasure technology aboard an MQ-8C Fire Scout helicopter drone
BAE robot strikes target with APKWS laser-guided rocket
The test marked the first time an APKWS laser-guided rocket has ever been fired from a robotic combat vehicle.
BAE wins contract to support American ballistic missiles
The U.S. Air Force has awarded BAE Systems an 18-year, $12 billion contract to continue supporting American intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
British warship seizes smuggled Iranian missiles
HMS Montrose seized packages containing Iranian surface-to-air-missiles and engines for land-attack cruise missiles.
UK looking for remote controlled boats
The UK is looking for a remote-controlled surface vessel able to lift a 1,000kg mass from the seabed and that can fit inside a shipping container.
