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 spending £1m to upgrade security of RAF base on Cyprus
The project, scheduled to run from May to December 2025, focuses on upgrading security fence lines and associated systems to boost the base’s operational security.
Submarine HMS Triumph returns home for decommissioning
The Royal Navy has bid farewell to the last of its Trafalgar-class nuclear submarines, HMS Triumph, which has returned to Devonport Naval Base for the final time before decommissioning.
UK warship gets powerful anti-ship, land attack missiles
HMS Portland, a Type 23 Frigate, has been fitted with a replacement for the ageing Harpoon missile - the anti-ship and land-attack 'Naval Strike Missile'.
Leonardo UK wins major U.S. contract for BriteCloud on F-35
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Leonardo UK a £26.6 million contract to supply BriteCloud 128 for the AN/ALQ-260(V) 'Active Expendable Decoy' requirement for the F-35.
British carrier to sail to Arctic for secret mission
Britain's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will sail today for the Arctic Circle to support a very secret multinational mission at the North Pole.
Pistol amongst weapons stolen or lost from MOD sites
Some losses, including a deactivated World War I German machine gun and an SA80 rifle, were recovered following investigations.
RFA pay dispute and retention concerns continues
The Ministry of Defence has addressed questions raised in Parliament about the ongoing pay dispute within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
MOD seeking contractors for Cyprus solar farm
The Ministry of Defence has announced a tender for the construction of a new solar photovoltaic park at Dhekelia, within the Sovereign Base Areas Administration (SBAA) in Cyprus.
Delays continue in Morpheus Tactical Comms programme
To date, the Morpheus project has incurred a cost of approximately £828 million and the programme remains in limbo.
UK to prioritise NATO over EU defence initiatives
The Ministry of Defence has clarified its stance on defence policy concerning European Union initiatives, including the EU Single Intelligence and Analysis Capacity, the projected EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, and the planned EU Military Planning and Conduct Capability.
