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
New images show progress on first new Type 26 Frigate
New photographs taken today show HMS Glasgow moving deeper into the final stages of her build, with the ship’s main gun, both communications masts, and a series of smaller topside fittings now clearly visible.
Helsing opens UK site for AI sub-hunter drone production
Helsing has opened its first UK 'Resilience Factory' in Plymouth to produce autonomous underwater gliders for allied naval forces.
Chinese drone impersonates British Typhoon fighter jet
Flight tracking services yesterday showed a Chinese military aircraft operating around Hainan while broadcasting the identity of Royal Air Force Typhoon.
British laser weapon downs drones off coast of Scotland
Britain’s DragonFire laser has destroyed high speed drones during recent trials at the Hebrides range, with the Ministry of Defence announcing a £316m contract for MBDA UK to deliver the first ship fitted systems from 2027.
Carns vows UK will defend ‘every inch’ of territory
Al Carns delivered one of his firmest public statements yet on the protection of British territorial waters and critical offshore infrastructure, telling MPs that the UK will expose and hold accountable any actor that threatens the nation’s undersea networks or coastal security.
Tugendhat warns UK vulnerable with fewer ships and aircraft
Tom Tugendhat MP issued one of the starkest warnings yet heard in the House of Commons about the condition of the UK’s armed forces.
UK condemns laser incident involving Russian vessel Yantar
The government has given further details on the incident in which a laser was directed at British military personnel from the Russian vessel Yantar, a ship linked to Moscow’s deep sea intelligence programme.
SAS Association starts legal case against NI Secretary
The Special Air Service Regimental Association has taken the unprecedented step of initiating legal action against the Government over Labour's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
UK in ‘early hybrid conflict’ with Russia, Bailey warns
Calvin Bailey MP has issued one of the bluntest public assessments yet of the security situation facing the UK, arguing that Europe is not living through a pre-war moment but “already in the early stages of a prolonged hybrid conflict with Russia”.
New UK ammo factories expected to lean heavily on exports
Companies behind the new munitions factories have been warned that UK demand may be limited and that most of their business is expected to come from exports.
