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
Ferguson Marine appoints Duncan Anderson as permanent Chair
Ferguson Marine has appointed shipbuilding veteran Duncan Anderson as permanent Chair of its Board, following a period serving as Interim Chair, the company stated.
How IDV is evolving the Viking uncrewed vehicle
Speakign to the UKD efence Journal, IDV argues Viking reflects a rare UK-based uncrewed ground capability, developed and integrated by a domestic team as interest in autonomy grows.
Greens demand US military flights be barred from Prestwick
Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has called for the US military to be evicted from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, as Labour warns the move would undermine NATO security ties.
Army has 282 on small drone training pathways
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 282 personnel are currently participating in the British Army's centralised small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS) training pathways.
UK claims significant progress on Challenger 3 export talks
The Ministry of Defence says it has said that it has made "significant progress" in exploring export opportunities linked to the Challenger 3 tank programme, but has declined to provide further detail.
Starmer warns Europe must end overdependence on US
Starmer warned that European leaders must be prepared to make difficult decisions and build public consent for increased defence spending and rearmament, arguing that political hesitation could allow extremist voices to fill the vacuum. #MSC2026
MPs warned Russia is way ahead in undersea warfare
Witnesses told MPs that the Russian submarine force and deep-sea directorate GUGI give Moscow a major advantage in undersea operations, with the UK described as being on the frontline due to its concentration of data cables and energy infrastructure.
UK should have more submarines, MPs told
The UK should consider significantly expanding its submarine force as undersea threats proliferate and the barriers to entry for hostile actors continue to fall, witnesses told MPs.
Scottish Secretary to pursue shipbuilding deals in Indo-Pacific
The UK Government has announced that Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander will travel to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore on a week-long trade and defence mission.
UK to send carrier north in show of force against Russia
The UK will deploy a Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 under Operation Firecrest, aimed at deterring Russia and protecting critical undersea infrastructure.
