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
Britain to start building new nuclear attack subs next year
The Defence Investment Plan confirms construction of the first of up to 12 next-generation attack submarines will begin at Barrow in 2027.
UK seeks naval missile silos that fire without crews aboard
An RFI asks industry for launchers able to stay ready to fire for 30 days with no human interaction, aboard both warships and uncrewed vessels.
British drone warships could boost shipbuilding industry
Six crewed command ships, plus an uncrewed fleet that could top sixty hulls, for a cancelled eleven destroyers and frigates. Measured by yards not tonnage, the hybrid Navy could boost British shipbuilding more than the ships it drops.
UK to expand drone testing across Canadian prairie base
The British Army's sprawling training area in Canada is to become a major testing ground for uncrewed systems, with new investment enabling drone activity across 2,700 square kilometres of prairie.
New Porton Down lab to counter biological threats
A new laboratory named after Ernest Bevin will be built at Porton Down to research protection against biological threats to the UK and NATO allies.
UK launches paid military ‘gap year’ to aid recruiting
Young people will be offered a year of paid experience and training in the Armed Forces under a new 'Gap Year' Foundation Scheme modelled on the Australian Defence Force programme.
Thales workers back strike action in pay row
Around 300 staff at Govan and Reading have voted for industrial action after rejecting a below-inflation pay offer, Unite says, with final talks scheduled.
Huge contract awarded for new British fighter jet
The programme to deliver Britain's next-generation fighter jet has been awarded a £4.6 billion contract.
British fighters scrambled six times against Russia in 2025
Quick Reaction Alert aircraft launched on six days last year and three so far in 2026, according to figures released to Graeme Downie, the Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar.
UK refuses to detail Outdragon spy pod capability
The department withheld information on the signals intelligence pod for operational security, days after it was photographed on a Protector at Akrotiri.
