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
Why is shipbuilding apparently invisible in Scotland?
Social media encourages echo-chambers in which confirmation bias runs rampant.
Challenger 3 Active Protection System moves into next phase of trials
A contract award notice states that Israeli firm Rafael has been awarded a £4.5m contract for Challenger 3 'Active Protection System' phase 2A trials.
Cambridge firm to supply radar software for Type 26 Frigates
Cambridge Pixel will be supplying its latest generation of radar processing and display software for the Type 26 Frigate.
Drones go up against British aircraft carrier
The Royal Navy will now be able to routinely take Banshee drones on board aircraft carriers and conduct aerial defence drills for both F-35 and escort vessels.
UK increasing size of Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet
The Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet fleet will be expanded from 6 to 8 aircraft and upgraded to include new defensive systems.
Update on the UK’s nuclear submarine disposal efforts
Removal of low-level radioactive waste from Swiftsure and Resolution has been successfully and safely completed.
Royal Marines ‘victorious’ in fight against U.S. Marines
British Commandos won decisive battles early on, but, with the U.S. Marines pushing into allied territory, they carried out raids behind enemy lines to stop further counterattacks.
MoD ‘continually fails to learn from its mistakes’ says report
The Public Accounts Committee has published a scathing report titled 'Improving the performance of major defence equipment contracts'.
Royal Navy looking to ‘increase lethality’ of Type 31 Frigates
The Type 31 Frigates will be 'fitted for but not with' the MK41 VLS missile launcher should the warships be required to operate the new surface-to-surface missile system.
BAE gun to arm new American Constellation class frigates
BAE Systems has received a $26 million contract to equip the U.S. Navy’s Constellation class frigates with the fully-automatic 57mm Mk 110 naval gun.
