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
Royal Navy Russian vessel monitoring rises 25%
Royal Navy activations to monitor Russian vessels around the UK increased by 25% during the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, with ships dispatched on four operations involving Russian vessels during August alone.
First Sea Lord admits allies struggling with Russian subs
Britain and its allies are struggling to contain Russian submarines, the First Sea Lord has said, in an unusually direct assessment given in an interview for the Council on Geostrategy's Defence Talks podcast.
British warships shadow Russian vessels for 72 hours
Three Royal Navy warships and a Merlin helicopter have completed a 72-hour operation tracking Russian naval vessels and sanctioned cargo ships through the North Sea and English Channel.
Navy wargamed hybrid fleet and still needs crewed warships
The Royal Navy has wargamed its hybrid fleet across the service, and the answer keeps coming back that crewed warships are still needed, the First Sea Lord has said.
Marine engineering centre planned for Clyde dry dock site
Plans for a marine engineering centre of excellence at Inchgreen in Inverclyde have taken a step forward with a partnership agreement between the local council, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and West College Scotland.
Navy would ‘probably lose’ without autonomous shift
The Royal Navy would probably lose to an opponent that had made the shift to autonomous warfare while Britain had not, the First Sea Lord tells the Council on Geostrategy's Defence Talks podcast.
Sale of HMS Bulwark to Brazil confirmed by ministers
HMS Bulwark is to be sold to the Brazilian Navy, the Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed.
Netherlands orders Saab mobile camouflage systems
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year agreement with Saab covering the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System, with an initial order placed for equipment to be fitted to Royal Netherlands Army Fennek reconnaissance vehicles.
Babcock extends Plymouth Argyle partnership
Babcock has extended its partnership with Plymouth Argyle for a further three years, expanding its support for the club's women's team and taking naming rights to its Foulston Park training facility.
Minister acknowledges Challenger 3 supply chain delays
Ministers acknowledge Challenger 3 supply chain delays, but say the Defence Investment Plan gives industry the certainty to work through them.
