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
Thales quadruples Belfast missile output
Thales is now building Lightweight Multirole Missiles at its Belfast site at four times the rate it managed in 2022.
Delivering the integrated force at DSEI UK in London
DSEI UK will run under the theme of delivering the integrated force in 2027, with four sub-themes covering innovation, industrial capacity, international collaboration and digital technology, the show's senior defence adviser has told the UK Defence Journal.
War is not imminent or inevitable, says NATO commander
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe has told an audience in Warsaw that he does not assess conflict to be either imminent or inevitable, while arguing that the alliance must still prepare for what is possible.
NATO would block, blunt and break an attack, says commander
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe has set out a three-stage approach to defeating an attack on the alliance, which he calls blocking, blunting and breaking.
Faslane submarine base in Scotland to get ballistic shelters
Three contracts worth a combined £2.6m have gone to the Northern Ireland construction firm Henry Brothers for infrastructure work at HMNB Clyde, awarded by Babcock International Group.
British tanker completes fourteen missions in Saudi deployment
A Royal Air Force Voyager sent to Saudi Arabia to provide air-to-air refuelling has already flown fourteen operational missions, alongside air defence also deployed by Britain, the Prime Minister told the House of Commons.
Britain calls in industry for fleet of drone submarines
The Royal Navy has opened preliminary market engagement for the Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle and the AUKUS Signature Payload Programme, inviting companies to register interest before any requirement is set.
British destroyer sails with five Ukrainian warships
Five Ukrainian minehunters have completed seven days of intensive training off the south coast of England, closing with a run in close formation around the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless in the eastern Solent.
Burnham to look at tracking cost of Russian attacks
The Prime Minister has said he will see what more can be done to monitor the cost of Russian hostile activity against Britain, after being told that no department collects the information.
Work starts on major RAF Waddington airfield overhaul
A refurbishment of the airfield at RAF Waddington has begun, covering aircraft bays, taxiways, drainage and approach lighting at the Lincolnshire station.
