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
UK to rebuild hypersonic target capability after decade
The UK is to rebuild its sovereign hypersonic target capability after a gap of more than a decade, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has announced.
BAE, Boeing and Saab commit to UK assembly in T-7 bid
BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have signed a teaming agreement on a next generation pilot training offer for the UK anchored by the T-7.
BAE unveils BlackThorn warhead for drones and missiles
BAE Systems has unveiled BlackThorn, a modular multi-role warhead for drones.
Farnborough opens with £36.2 billion in aircraft deals
Day one of the Farnborough International Airshow generated more than £36.2bn in commercial aircraft deals, according to ADS, with 234 firm aircraft orders placed, up 44% on the opening day of the previous show.
Raytheon pitches Red Kite weapon at RAF stockpile gap
Raytheon UK has unveiled Red Kite, designed and digitally engineered in Britain, built on the StormBreaker airframe and aimed at strengthening RAF stockpile resilience.
Wes Streeting appointed Defence Secretary
Wes Streeting has been appointed Defence Secretary in Andy Burnham's first cabinet, taking on delivery of the Defence Investment Plan as John Healey, who resigned from Defence over spending last month, becomes Chancellor.
Anduril unveils armed drone gunship to fly with Apaches
Anduril has unveiled Thunder, a robotic gunship to fly alongside Apaches, carrying ten Hellfire-class missiles or 76 rockets, with first flight planned for 2027. #FIA2026
15,000 expected at Devonport naval base open days
Babcock and the Royal Navy are opening the gates of the Devonport naval base for a second year, with an estimated 15,000 visitors expected across a family day and public open day.
British warship unleashes hail of gunfire in the Arctic
HMS Duncan has carried out live gunnery training while deployed on Arctic Sentry, with the destroyer marking the anniversary of the Royal Navy's Engineering Branch by putting her weapons engineers' work to the test.
New Chinook buy to wait for 2030 defence review
The contract for the next tranche of Chinooks will be committed through the Strategic Defence Review 2030, Lord Coaker has confirmed.
