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
Royal Navy ends four-month command of NATO task group
Commodore Maryla Ingham has handed over command of NATO’s Standing Maritime Group One after four months leading operations from the Baltic and High North to the western Atlantic.
NATO airpower concentrates over Baltic region
Six F-35s, five tankers, two AWACS and a G550, from the North Sea to Poland, with no announced exercise. We asked why. Here is what NATO and the U.S. Air Force told us, and what they wouldn't.
Britain brushes off threats from Russia
Britain has brushed off Russian threats over British-made drones striking targets inside Russia, with Andy Burnham saying the UK supports Ukraine.
British shipyards could build warships for America
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to open American warship construction to foreign shipbuilders under a model that would allow the first two ships of a class to be built abroad.
Navy seeks safer way to recover broken-down drones
The UK is looking for a system to recover autonomous underwater vehicles that have broken down at sea, capable of lifting a craft up to seven metres long and three tonnes in weight.
Jobs to go at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow
Ferguson Marine has opened a voluntary redundancy programme expected to see up to 70 employees leave the Port Glasgow yard, as work on the ferry Glen Rosa winds down.
Chinese national jailed over B-2 base photography
A Chinese national has been jailed for six months after returning to Whiteman Air Force Base and photographing the sensitive B-2 bomber installation despite an earlier warning, according to the US Air Force.
Army deploys 200 troops to tackle Welsh wildfires
Around 200 military personnel have been deployed to South Wales to support emergency services tackling ten large fires, with troops providing logistics, planning support and assistance in difficult terrain.
Ukraine to send captured Russian T-72s to museums
Captured Russian T-72 tanks are to be transferred to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands under a new Ukrainian government scheme.
Ukraine says 260,000 Russian drones neutralised this year
Ukraine says its forces have neutralised more than 260,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026, while the General Staff separately claimed 1,835 operational-tactical UAV losses during its latest 24-hour reporting period.
