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
Images show large warships being built in Glasgow
New images show first two Type 26 frigates HMS Glasgow and HMS Cardiff progressing in parallel, with Glasgow closing in on sea trials and Cardiff afloat following her flood-up earlier this year.
GCAP door open to new partners after FCAS collapse
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated that the Global Combat Air Programme remains open in principle to additional partner nations, in a written answer to a parliamentary question prompted by the cancellation of the rival Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System.
easyJet awarded Bronze ERS status in Armed Forces Week flight
easyJet has been awarded Bronze status under the MoD's Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, with the certificate presented at 20,000 feet on a London Luton to Jersey flight operated by reservist and veteran crew during Armed Forces Week.
New British attack sub set to leave Barrow by end of year
The Royal Navy's sixth Astute class attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is in the final stages of commissioning and is expected to depart Barrow-in-Furness to begin sea trials by the end of 2026.
New British destroyer ‘underdeveloped concept’
Only around GBP 1 million has been spent on platform-specific design work for the Royal Navy's planned Type 83 destroyer over the past three financial years.
Army to invest in uncrewed ground vehicles, Jarvis confirms
The British Army's next generation of land forces will include investment in uncrewed ground vehicles, Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis told defence audiences at the Royal United Services Institute.
Rutte hails Latvia ahead of Ankara summit as drone downed
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to alliance headquarters in Brussels for talks on the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.
Steel tariff impact on Defence Investment Plan still unclear
The Ministry of Defence is working with the Department for Business and Trade to identify defence product categories likely to be affected by a new 50 per cent steel tariff.
UK rushes new long-range strike weapons for Ukraine
Three British-designed long-range strike systems have been flight tested just months after the competition that produced them was launched, with follow-on contracts now awarded to take the designs into production for Ukraine.
Britain’s new battle tank service dates not yet locked in
The British Army's planned Initial Operating Capability date for the Challenger 3 main battle tank is under review, although no formal reapproval has yet taken place, the Ministry of Defence stated.
