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
FCDO moves ahead with Berlin embassy security renewal
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched preliminary market engagement for a new contract to renew security guarding services at the British Embassy in Berlin
UK backs Syria pledge to eliminate chemical weapons
The UK has welcomed commitments by Syria’s new leadership to fully identify and eliminate remaining chemical weapons stockpiles, according to a statement delivered at the UN Security Council.
Phil Prosser named next Chief of Defence Logistics
Major General Phil Prosser CBE has been approved to become the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support, taking up the role in October...
American supercarrier ‘opens fire’ in Pacific
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has carried out live-fire exercises in the South China Sea as part of routine operations by the carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. Navy.
Northrop wins U.S. Marines drone combat jet award
Northrop Grumman has been selected to develop a collaborative combat aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, pairing its mission systems and autonomy software with Kratos’ Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system.
U.S. forces conduct strikes in Syria
U.S. forces, working alongside partner militaries, carried out large-scale strikes against multiple Islamic State targets across Syria on Friday, according to U.S. Central Command.
Report warns Royal Navy eroding its strategic thinking
A new Policy Brief paper argues that the Royal Navy has weakened its ability to think strategically at a time of growing international pressure, warning that the loss of dedicated analytical capacity risks undermining long-term fighting effectiveness.
Asked about Army, Minister says he’d ‘join the Marines’
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin asked whether concerns about future prosecutions might deter the minister from joining the Army if he were making the decision today.
L3Harris restructures into three core business segments
L3Harris Technologies has reorganised its operations from four business segments into three, a change the company says is intended to better align its portfolio with future defence requirements.
UK rules out expeditionary force role in Greenland security
The UK has played down suggestions that the Joint Expeditionary Force could be deployed to Greenland, stressing that the island’s security is already guaranteed through NATO.
