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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Marshall launches new deployable Matrix Containers

Marshall has launched a new standardised and reconfigurable Matrix Container system.

Type 31e order must be followed up by further commitments say Union

Prospect the Union has responded to an announcement by the Prime Minister on the Type 31e Frigate programme.

Javelin fired from Unmanned Ground Vehicle

The Javelin Joint Venture team have successfully fired Javelin missiles from an unmanned ground vehicle.

MP curiously dismisses Babcock Type 31e work as “mini frigate”

At 5,700 tonnes no one could realistically accuse the Type 31e of being a "mini frigate".

SKYNET 6 British military satellite project receives boost

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced the first step towards upgrading SKYNET.

DSEI 2019: QinetiQ launches next-generation transonic Banshee Aerial Target

QinetiQ has announced the launch of the Next-Generation Banshee, 'Banshee NG'.

Cammell Laird helps launch plans for new £150m disaster relief ship

Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird has helped launch plans for a new £150m disaster relief ship.

BAE delivers new CV90 mortar variant ‘Mjölner’ to Sweden

BAE Systems has completed the first full rate production delivery of the CV90 'Mjölner' to Sweden.

Five Type 31e Frigates to be built in Scotland

Rosyth will build five Type 31e Frigates while the Clyde will build eight Type 26 Frigates.

Scottish shipyards now to launch 18 ships between 2015 and 2035

With the awarding of the Type 31e Frigate work to Rosyth, between 2015 and 2035 yards in Scotland will launch 18 vessels of three types.