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
Norway-UK Qinetiq drills spotlight NATO mission readiness
Newly released material from QinetiQ offers a clear window into how NATO forces have been sharpening their air and missile defences across the North Atlantic at a time of deepening military cooperation between Britain and Norway.
Large drone submarine joins British fleet
The Royal Navy has taken ownership of XV Excalibur, a 12-metre Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle described by the Ministry of Defence as the largest autonomous submarine ever trialled by the service.
Russian submarine tracked through British waters
The submarine Krasnodar, accompanied by the tug Altay, travelled on the surface from the North Sea, through the Strait of Dover and into the Channel despite severe weather.
Raybird recon drone shows UK potential in Iron Titan trials
Skyeton Prevail Solutions says its battle-tested Raybird unmanned aircraft has completed its first UK deployment during the British Army’s Iron Titan exercise.
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.
