George Allison
George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
Britain highlights role of AI in next-generation fighter jet
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Tempest, Britain's future fighter jet, will initially be piloted, with autonomy maturing alongside the programme.
MOD reconfirms potentially ‘up to six’ new assault ships
The reaffirmation of "up to six" ships highlights that, for now at least, there is potential for all six to be ordered and built.
Spanish state-owned Navantia to acquire British shipyards
Navantia UK has announced it is in discussions to acquire Harland & Wolff, the British shipbuilding company, in a deal that could safeguard over 1,000 jobs and integrate four sites into Navantia's operations.
Chagos Islands debate raises questions over security
A heated debate unfolded in the House of Commons as MPs pressed the government over the ongoing negotiations between the UK and Mauritius regarding the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
No evidence of drone exports to Israel by UK
In a response to a written question by Apsana Begum MP, the Minister of State for the Department for Business and Trade, Douglas Alexander, clarified that Elbit Systems UK has not exported Thor drones to partner companies in Israel.
Update on project to build new nuclear submarines
HMS Dreadnought, the first of the next-generation strategic deterrent submarines, reached a key milestone with the completion of its largest structural segment, referred to as a "mega unit."
UK aircraft carrier to sail to Arctic for top secret mission
Britain's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will sail soon for the Arctic Circle to support a secret multinational mission at the North Pole, the UK Defence Journal has learned.
Fisherman fined for forcing submarine to take evasive action
A Teignmouth fisherman narrowly avoided a collision with a Royal Navy nuclear submarine, prompting the captain of HMS Triumph to take evasive action.
Progress on British submarine projects detailed
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has released its Annual Report and Accounts for the 2023–24 financial year, marking its sixth report since the agency's establishment in 2018.
Stunning images show HMS Iron Duke ‘Replenishment at Sea’
HMS Iron Duke has shared breathtaking images of its Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operation with the Norwegian vessel HNoMS Maud, showcasing the skill and precision required for such manoeuvres.
