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
British paratroopers drop into France
British paratroopers have been landing in France as part of Exercise ORION 26, joining their French counterparts in a large-scale airborne operation designed to test rapid reaction forces under NATO scenarios.
Unite hails Leonardo helicopter award as victory for workers
Unite has described the government decision to award the New Medium Helicopter contract to the Leonardo Yeovil facility as a tremendous victory for aerospace workers.
Finland courts UK defence ties with Arctic-proven space tech
Finland has showcased its aerospace and defence capabilities in London as Helsinki seeks deeper cooperation with the United Kingdom on resilient European space and security technologies.
Forbes open to state-backed ship finance for Scottish yards
At Holyrood, Paul Sweeney highlighted the strength of Scotland's shipbuilding, pointing to work on both sides of the country, while Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes confirmed options are being explored to strengthen commercial shipbuilding finance.
German shipbuilder urges Scotland to back niches
One of Europe's most successful shipbuilding groups has told a Holyrood cross-party session that Scotland can rebuild maritime strength, but only by focusing on high-value specialisation and credible state support for innovation.
Pollard backs shipbuilding drumbeat and new UK work
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard calls for a steady UK shipbuilding drumbeat, backed by domestic orders and exports, urges investment in skills, and says future opportunities will extend beyond 6,000-tonne warships as the pipeline expands.
No decision yet on British-built Hawk successor
Plans for a successor to the Hawk jet trainer will be detailed in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, with ministers declining to confirm whether any replacement would be procured from a British company.
British warship downs drones and missiles off UK coast
HMS Duncan confronted swarms of surface and aerial drones, alongside simulated cruise and ballistic missile threats, as part of Exercise Sharpshooter.
Government silent on UK Nightfall procurement plans
The Government has declined to say whether the UK intends to procure the Nightfall ballistic missile, instead pointing to the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan for decisions on Britain's future precision strike.
British warship downs drones and missiles off UK coast
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan has faced a sustained barrage of drone and missile threats during a concentrated 72-hour exercise off the Welsh coast.
