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 drone boat airdropped from A400M in world first
A Kraken K3 SCOUT uncrewed vessel was parachuted from 1,300 feet from an A400M into waters up to Sea State 4, proving a rapid-insertion route for the Hybrid Navy craft.
New British assault ships to enter service in 2030s
The first ship of the planned joint Anglo-Dutch amphibious fleet is intended to enter service in the 2030s, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard has told the House of Commons.
UK quiet on what Russian action would cross threshold
Asked by Graeme Downie MP to define sub-threshold and to say which hostile activities would sit above it, the Ministry of Defence pointed to external reports and declined to elaborate.
State threats bill clears Parliament with aid worker shield
MPs voted 394 to 85 to accept Lords amendments protecting humanitarian workers, as pressure builds to designate the IRGC before summer recess.
Navantia pitches Belfast to build UK amphibious ships
The Harland and Wolff owner says the £98.5m recapitalised yard gives Britain a proven, sovereign capability to build the new UK-Dutch fleet.
UK shipyards to build new amphibious ships in huge deal
Britain and the Netherlands will each operate four of the 15,000-tonne vessels, built in UK yards to a Dutch design under a pact signed at Ankara.
NATO launches Drone Edge with huge counter-drone push
Allies will invest over 40 billion dollars in counter-drone capabilities over five years and train five times as many drone operators by end of 2027.
UK seeks disposable jet engines for low-cost missiles
Project CALLISTO asks industry for affordable single-use engines for munitions and one-way systems, bridging the gap between hobbyist and exquisite.
NATO launches defence raw materials project without the UK
Twelve allies will cooperate on acquiring, storing and managing the critical materials defence production depends on. Britain is not among them.
UK hand at NATO summit weakened by turmoil, experts say
A former NATO intelligence chief warned nations arriving in Ankara below spending targets face a very tough time, as a former Czech foreign minister said leadership churn weakens London's voice.
