I probably know a bit more about the UK Defence Journal than you do, to be fair.

Oh no, the AI bots have reached Bluesky now too.

You are conflating reporting with commentary. A quoted, attributed statement with context is standard practice. It is not my role to decide political “credit” for you. If you are ignoring parts of the article because they come later, that’s not a failure of journalism.

John M 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺@drjohnm61.bsky.social · 4mo ago

As I have now repeatedly noted, the reporter has chosen to directly quote the Labour MP. You seem to have no retort to that other than to say that the reporter then goes on to give the Scots Gov response. Unlike Trump saying that he is in negotiations with Iran and Iran saying that no...

As a journalist covering Ukraine, having the Russian Embassy "take note" of my work in a sinister post filled with nonsense is an incredibly high honour. So, of course, I had it framed.

This can get pretty tiring when people don't really understand how news reporting works, how do you even respond to this? UKDJ publishes items from all parties, even a written series by the SNP defence spokesman, how do you explain that reporting remarks isn't the same as agreeing with remarks?

Roy Bennett@roybennett.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Doing an SNP search on the site brings up multiple articles critical of the SNP, none defending thier stance, not exactly balanced, even describing the SNP "as a threat to UK Security" which is a bit rich to put it mildly, not exactly a balanced website to me.

In which someone hasn't properly read the data he's citing.

Talking-up Scotland@talking-upscotland.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Reposted as Herald reports 'Defence Secretary John Healey' attacking 'John Swinney' no title for not backing his titchy defence boost in Scotland talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/03/17/i...

It's great to be back at NATO HQ for 2026!

As a journalist covering Ukraine, having the Russian Embassy "take note" of my work in a sinister post filled with nonsense is an incredibly high honour. So, of course, I had it framed.

It's great to be back at NATO HQ for 2026!

The U.S. Navy has committed $448 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding sector. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=65287

U.S. Navy to use AI to speed up shipbuilding

The U.S. Navy has committed $448 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding sector.

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I am here and trying to use Bluesky more! There are certainly far more Simpsons memes than on the other place. Do please add me to the relevant lists/starter packs etc

a cartoon character says hi everybody on a blue background

ALT: a cartoon character says hi everybody on a blue background

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I wonder what we should do with these, if US becomes the baddies…

I tricked Russian State media into reporting nonsense about an aircraft carrier named HMS Prince Andrew with "go faster stripes and crayons", it's been a fantastic week.

Our editor @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk is on Bluesky too.

Russian state outlet RT has been tricked by an April Fool's article into publishing a false story claiming the UK commissioned a new aircraft carrier - HMS Prince Andrew. The original article said it would carry “infinity-hundred” jets launched via catapult. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-defence-j...

UK Defence Journal tricks Russian state media

An April Fools’ Day article published by the UK Defence Journal was mistakenly reported as fact by Russian state media outlet RT.

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I tricked Russian State media into reporting nonsense about an aircraft carrier named HMS Prince Andrew with "go faster stripes and crayons", it's been a fantastic week.

This only took close to ten takes, well done @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk for this lesson in efficiency. 🥲

A major milestone for Type 26 Frigate HMS Birmingham as a massive section of the ship, built at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, arrives at @baesystems.com yard in Glasgow for final assembly. The Royal Navy’s future fleet is taking shape, and @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk went to take a look.

Not to brag or anything, but this only took four takes. 🥲

Taking your child across live railway lines at Nottingham station is probably not the best idea, but I'm no expert on parenting or railways.

I love defence journalism.

A three minute commute-read, care of @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk … 👀👇🏻 ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-destroye...

New Destroyers set to provide shipbuilding work to mid-2040s

The build of the Type 83 Destroyer will secure work until at least the mid-2040s, depending on the number of platforms built.

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I'm going onboard a Swedish warship taking part in NATO's operation 'Baltic Sentry' to guard undersea infrastructure from Russian interference.

UK Defence Journal@ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 2y ago

🚢 The UK Defence Journal is heading onboard a Swedish warship for NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry, protecting critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Stay tuned for exclusive coverage of naval ops, interviews, and demonstrations! #NATO #BalticSentry

I didn’t know cars or rockets, so I figured Elon Musk was a genius. But I do know fighter jets, and he’s saying the stupidest shit I’ve ever heard, so perhaps his cars and rockets aren't too cool? (Nod: Rod Hilton)

Apparently, it would cost more than £600 for the Scottish Government to gather some emails about their involvement in securing frigate work. Instead of narrowing the request, they rejected it outright on cost grounds—now I’ve had to submit three separate FOIs. Efficient? Nah.

The Scottish shipbuilding sector is in pretty good health, witnessing a resurgence, from ferries to frigates | George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk

Scottish shipbuilding sector snapshot - Bylines Scotland

The Scottish shipbuilding sector is in pretty good health, witnessing a resurgence, from ferries to frigates

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Good afternoon 🌬️ A windy Loch Long in Argyll Scotland with ninja showers and a feels like temp of -1° 🥶 Take care if out and about over the next few days as looks like we are in for a bit of rough weather ❄️ Time for darts 🎯 Have a lovely Sunday everyone 💙 #StormHour

This person falling for a Christmas joke isn't as funny as the indignation over an article they didn't read.

@endtimesview.bsky.social · 2y ago

Useless $8+Billion Aircraft Carrier with just 12 unreliable F35 Jets Sails where No Threat exists to Waste even More Money Doing Nothing, as usual ..

An internal Scottish Government email seen by @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk reveals Scottish ministers were briefed by their teams on the Type 26 programme as a 'significant economic driver' supporting 1,700 jobs in Glasgow—highlighting the importance of UK Government contracts to the economy.

Scot Gov briefs ministers on value of UK defence contracts

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Do you ever have one of those days? Like forgetting obvious steps before publishing, doing Y before X when and no doubt annoying someone? Days like this make me wonder how I ended up here—trained in cyber security, not journalism—and yet, here I am, imposter syndrome is real.