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 ‘commited’ to Middle East as defence review looms
Recent parliamentary questions have shed light on the United Kingdom's ongoing commitment to maintaining a Royal Navy presence in the Middle East.
Confidence in delivery of E-7 radar aircraft falls to Red
The Ministry of Defence's E-7 Wedgetail programme faces new hurdles as its 'Delivery Confidence Assessment' rating fell from Amber to Red in the latest Infrastructure and Projects Authority Annual Report 2023-24.
Type 31 Frigate progresses amid challenges
The Type 31 Frigate Programme continues to move forward despite facing challenges that have extended its timeline.
The project, which aims to deliver a fleet of...
Images show HMS Somerset refuel at sea with RFA Tidesurge
HMS Somerset and RFA Tidesurge recently conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS), a vital effort ensuring the Royal Navy's ability to sustain its operations without returning to port.
UK to expand strategic sealift capability with more ships
The UK is expanding its fleet of four Point-class vessels to six modern 'Strategic Sealift – Future' ships, enhancing its capacity to transport heavy military equipment, ammunition, and sensitive cargo globally.
UK unveils massive military aid package for Ukraine in 2025
In a clear messge of support, Britain is firing up artillery production in Yorkshire, developing and providing new air defence systems and expanding training projects to support Ukraine in their fight against Russia.
Interim Puma replacement seems to have been chosen
A job notice seeking engineers suggests that the BK117D-2/3 helicopter, a model closely related to the Airbus H145, has been selected as the interim Puma replaement in Cyprus and Brunei.
Britain commits to help protect Ukraine for 100 years
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during his visit to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine, hailed the agreement as a pivotal step in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and rebuilding its future in the face of ongoing Russian aggression.
Submarine nuclear core project faces ‘challenges’
The Core Production Capability programme, tasked with delivering safe nuclear reactor cores for the UK’s submarine fleet, remains under pressure as highlighted in the latest Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report.
Chagos sovereignty deal ‘unlikely’ to impact US-UK ties
A former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, and a senior figure in the previous Trump administration, told the UK Defence Journal "I think you’re going to see the Trump administration try to reverse this. They’re going to oppose handing them back".
