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
Defence taking lessons from Ukraine war in upcoming review
A new parliamentary question submitted by Martin Wrigley, Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot, calls on the Government to evaluate the effectiveness of its...
RFA Fort Victoria ‘delayed to prioritise’ higher priority outputs
A parliamentary question from Mark Francois, Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, sought information on the planned timetable for RFA Fort Victoria to rejoin the active fleet.
Britain takes delivery of 50th and final new Apache gunship
The UK has received its 50th AH-64E Apache at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona, marking the completion of its fleet of the world’s most advanced attack helicopters for the British Army.
British warships shadow Russian task force near UK waters
HMS Somerset, a Type 23 frigate, closely observed the movements of the Russian Steregushchiy-class corvette Boikiy, which was escorting the merchant vessel Baltic Leader from Syria through the English Channel and the North Sea.
Cost and timeline uncertainty for new support ships
Work is being undertaken to understand the impact on the Fleet Solid Support programme following the recent takeover of Harland & Wolff by Navantia UK.
Britain’s new air defence destroyer moves into concept phase
As the UK's largest and most advanced future surface combatant, the Type 83 will define the Royal Navy’s air defence capabilities for the second half of the 21st century.
Troops land in Scottish mountains to face off against ‘enemy forces’
50 troops from Balaklava Company were airlifted by Chinooks from Redford Barracks in Edinburgh and dropped into a simulated combat zone.
UK lacks defence against hypersonic missiles, Lords warn
The UK Government has defended its approach to air and missile defence following a critical assessment which warned that integrated air and missile defence remains an “ambition”.
Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine following Oval Office clash
US President Donald Trump has halted military aid to Ukraine, just days after a tense confrontation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office.
UK to ‘step up’ in European defence, says Scottish Secretary
"The challenge that President Trump has given to Europe is to step up and the Prime Minister said we'll accept that challenge and step up", Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP told us.
