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
Navantia UK marks one year since Harland and Wolff buy
Navantia UK has marked one year since completing its acquisition of Harland and Wolff, pointing to major investment in shipyard infrastructure and workforce growth.
BAE wins U.S. Navy ship repair contracts in San Diego
BAE Systems San Diego shipyard has secured two U.S. Navy contracts to carry out scheduled modernisation and maintenance work on two frontline surface combatants, the company stated.
BAE Systems wins Paladin howitzer production deal
The award covers the manufacture of 40 further M109A7 Paladin sets, including the associated M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicles used to support artillery operations.
Babcock and Plymouth university sign skills partnership deal
Babcock has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with the University of Plymouth aimed at strengthening skills development, employment pathways and long-term economic growth in the city, the company stated.
Defence investment plan delay raises industry concerns
While the Ministry of Defence maintains that capability delivery is continuing in parallel with plan development, industry representatives have stressed that clarity remains critical to maintaining confidence across the defence sector.
Army withdraws Ajax IOC after ministers misled
The Ministry of Defence has formally withdrawn Initial Operating Capability for the Ajax armoured vehicle programme.
Type 83 destroyer programme placed under Hybrid Navy review
The government has confirmed the future Type 83 destroyer is under review against the Hybrid Navy strategy which combines crewed and uncrewed platforms.
British frigates could be armed with laser weapons
The DragonFire laser weapon may be deployed across a wider range of warships than previously confirmed.
Defence Secretary says Ajax must be backed or scrapped
The Defence Secretary has said the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme must now be either fully rescued or cancelled, admitting that ministers were not given the full facts before key decisions were taken.
Armed British nuclear submarine sets sail
The Ministry of Defence has unusually confirmed the movement of an armed Royal Navy hunter-killer submarine, posting imagery of the vessel departing Gibraltar in what appears to be a deliberate act of strategic signalling.
