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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
Futuristic fighter jet slicing through stormy clouds with neon energy beams streaming from its sides.

BAE and NMITE launch RF engineering master’s degree

BAE Systems has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch an MSc in radio frequency and wireless systems engineering, aimed at a specialist skills shortage.

MOD sets out plan for defence steel supply chains

The Ministry of Defence has set out how it intends to strengthen domestic steel supply chains in support of the Defence Industrial Strategy, in response to a parliamentary question.
Silhouetted firefighters stand in front of two ladder fire engines with blue emergency lights, against a large Scottish flag backdrop.

The firefighters who serve twice: how SFRS backs reservists

As part of a UK Defence Journal series looking at how Scottish public sector organisations support staff with links to the Armed Forces, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is the latest body to come under examination.
Small boat on rough water with a large white spray behind it, suggesting a splash or plume from the vessel.

Submarine sinks American cruiser in Pacific Exercise

The decommissioned US Navy guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay has been sunk during a live-fire exercise at RIMPAC 2026 in the Pacific.
Three men walk through a large industrial hangar: a soldier in camouflage with a green beret, flanked by two men in black outfits, with others in the background.

Burnham hosts Zelensky on British aircraft carrier

The Prime Minister has welcomed President Zelensky as his first international visitor, meeting aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth and confirming the UK will share the tech behind the Stone Cloak drone jammer.
Crew members in work gear secure a bright yellow torpedo-shaped device on a dock by the water, with cables and equipment around it.

Royal Navy tests seabed defence tech with AUKUS allies

British, US and Australian forces ran uncrewed underwater systems across a six-week trial, Exercise Lanternfish, rehearsing how the three AUKUS nations would protect critical seabed infrastructure.
Large barge with red steel panels and workers at a dock, unloading near a white passenger ferry ahead of calm water.

Ferguson Marine delivers Type 26 blocks to BAE on Clyde

Port GLasgow shipyard Ferguson Marine has completed three structural units for the Type 26 Frigate frigate HMS Birmingham, with the sectiosn being moved by sea from Port Glasgow to BAE Systems' Govan yard up river.
A formation of large warships sailing through rough seas under a cloudy, stormy sky.

Saab wins huge deal to fit out German frigates

Saab has received an order to deliver and integrate combat systems, sensors and composite structures for four of the German Navy's new MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates.

UK offers Chinooks and troops for Cairngorms wildfire

The UK Government says it is ready to send Chinook helicopters and standby battalion troops to help tackle the Cairngorms wildfire.
Fire rips along a hillside at night, bright orange flames lighting the sky and smoke.

Military aid requested for raging Scottish wildfire

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has requested military aerial support from the UK Government to help tackle the Cairngorms wildfire, now in its 11th day, as a major incident remains in place and residents are evacuated from Nethy Bridge.