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
UK remains committed to landmine ban treaty
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines despite recent withdrawals.
Royal Navy seeks rapid counter-drone capability for ships
The Royal Navy is exploring the rapid procurement of a maritime counter-drone capability under a new pre-procurement initiative known as Project TALON.
Babcock hosts engineering festival for future engineers
More than 400 pupils and teachers from across Bristol and the South West took part in engineering and technology activities this week as part...
Royal Navy certifying Astute for under-ice operations
The Royal Navy seeks to maintain a certified under-ice operational capability centred on its submarine force as competition in the Arctic grows.
British F-35B downs drone in first operational kill
A British F-35B has shot down a hostile drone over Jordan, marking the first time a British F-35 has destroyed a target on operations.
Britain deploys warship to protect against drones
The UK is deploying the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sweeney presses for shipbuilding finance reform
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has urged ministers to treat the proposed four-vessel award to Ferguson Marine as a starting point for wider reform.
Ferguson Marine secures four-vessels from Scottish Government
Ferguson Marine has secured a direct award from the Scottish Government covering four new vessels, a move the yard says will provide a five-year pipeline of work and safeguard hundreds of jobs on the Clyde.
Scottish Government to order four ships at Ferguson Marine
The Scottish Government said today that it intends to directly award contracts for four new vessels to Ferguson Marine in a move designed to secure the long-term future of the state-owned shipyard.
European naval shipbuilding still fragmented, IISS says
European naval shipbuilding sector remains fragmented along national lines, despite efforts at greater defence-industrial integration, according to The Military Balance 2026 published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
