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
Damage to Gaza War cemeteries, restoration planned
Restoration is currently not possible due to security concerns.
Destroyer ‘opens fire’, conducts high-speed manoeuvres
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has been sharpening its capabilities at sea, conducting a series of tests, trials, and training exercises.
Number of new Type 83 Destroyers yet to be decided
While no official confirmation has been given on where the Type 83s will be built, the Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy strongly supports domestic naval construction.
The status of Britain’s destroyer fleet power improvements
Project Napier was established in 2014 to enhance the availability, resilience, and power systems of the Type 45 Destroyers after previous power issues.
Britain’s new Protector drone moves closer to service
The 'Protector RG1' drone has successfully completed a UK-based test flight from RAF Waddington
Former defence ministers warn ‘a new reality faces Europe’
Former senior UK defence figures James Heappey and Ben Wallace have raised concerns about the geopolitical shift following a statement from US President Donald Trump, who announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin immediate negotiations over the Ukraine war.
British warships to get £250m upgrades
This deal represents the largest-ever contract for naval communications capability provision for British warships.
NATO and U.S. urge allies to increase defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke this morning of the urgent need for increased defence spending and industrial production.
Largest Middle East maritime exercise unites over 35 nations
The Middle East's largest maritime exercise, International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025, officially commenced on February 10th in Bahrain and Jordan.
UK sends 500,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine
The UK’s contribution forms part of a new £150 million military aid package, which also includes drones, tanks and air defence systems.
