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
Immigration raids hit record levels across UK and Scotland
Immigration Enforcement activity has reached its highest level on record, with the Home Office reporting sharp increases in raids and arrests targeting illegal working across the UK, including a significant rise in operations in Scotland.
Only PM controls UK nuclear weapons, says minister
The government has said that closer nuclear cooperation with France under the Northwood Declaration does not affect the United Kingdom’s independent nuclear deterrent.
Crombie remains key to naval ops but no details given
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide details on how Defence Munitions Crombie is being used by the Royal Navy, citing operational security while confirming the site remains a key enabler for operations in the North Sea, High North and Euro-Atlantic.
HII shifts UK role toward autonomy and in-country support
HII has outlined plans to expand UK-based unmanned systems work, including jobs growth, in-country support and future autonomy activity.
Defence chief warns UK lacks funds for current plans
The Ministry of Defence is forecasting a funding gap against current plans by the end of the financial year, despite remaining within its spending limits to date, the Chief of the Defence Staff has told MPs.
CDS says Greenland within NATO area of responsibility
The Chief of the Defence Staff told MPs that Greenland sits within NATO’s area of responsibility, as ministers face growing scrutiny over stretched UK military capacity.
Germany to acquire MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones
Germany has agreed to procure eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
UK currently has ‘no plan’ to mobilise NHS for mass casualties
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, has told MPs that the UK does not yet have a complete national plan for mobilising the NHS in the event of a major war.
Ministers face defence trade-offs as costs rise, CDS says
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton dismissed reports of a £28 billion funding shortfall in the defence programme as “speculation” as MPs pressed him over delays to the Defence Investment Plan.
HII expands UK drone vessel operations hub at Portchester
US defence firm HII has doubled the size of its unmanned systems facility in Hampshire, strengthening its long-term presence in the UK and positioning the site as a European hub for autonomous maritime operations.
