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
Anduril unveils armed drone gunship to fly with Apaches
Anduril has unveiled Thunder, a robotic gunship to fly alongside Apaches, carrying ten Hellfire-class missiles or 76 rockets, with first flight planned for 2027. #FIA2026
British warship unleashes hail of gunfire in the Arctic
HMS Duncan has carried out live gunnery training while deployed on Arctic Sentry, with the destroyer marking the anniversary of the Royal Navy's Engineering Branch by putting her weapons engineers' work to the test.
New Chinook buy to wait for 2030 defence review
The contract for the next tranche of Chinooks will be committed through the Strategic Defence Review 2030, Lord Coaker has confirmed.
Storm Fighter drones to provide UK air and missile defence
Collaborative Combat Aircraft are expected to play a key role in Integrated Air and Missile Defence through the 2030s, the MoD has said.
New warship orders could be coming to Rosyth
The Royal Navy's new warships could be built at Rosyth, ministers hinted, with local MP Graeme Downie arguing the yard is the only one able to deliver the new ships on schedule.
Sky Sabre doubling on track with deliveries from late 2026
The Army's Sky Sabre air defence force will double under a £350m investment, with Minister Luke Pollard adding that the programme is considering further enhancements to Sky Sabre capability beyond the doubling.
Construction date for drone warships currently undetermined
The Hybrid Fleet has no construction date attached to it just yet, with the earliest fixed marker being the arrival of the Common Combat Vessels from the early 2030s.
Britain’s seabed warfare vessel to get upgrades
RFA Proteus will receive upgrades and enhancements as part of £330m for protecting critical underwater infrastructure, the MoD has confirmed, alongside £90m for offshore support vessels procured with Norway.
No numbers yet for Navy’s giant uncrewed submarines
The MoD has yet to decide how many Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels it will build but confirming the platforms remain withijn the Atlantic Bastion programme.
Over 68,000 Ukrainian troops now trained in the UK
More than 68,000 Ukrainian personnel have completed military training in the UK under British-led programmes, the MoD has confirmed, four years on from the launch of Operation Interflex.
