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
Canada orders Type 26-derived River-class destroyers
The Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc for the construction of the River-class destroyers, a new fleet of warships based on the UK’s Type 26 design.
Govt can’t provide nuke vet war pension acceptance rates
The UK government has confirmed that it does not have the capability to uniquely identify British nuclear test veterans in the War Pension Scheme, making it impossible to determine their specific acceptance rate.
US and UK defence chiefs discuss Ukraine
While US arms deliveries to Ukraine remain uncertain, the UK has pledged continued support for Kyiv.
UK supports US-led exercises to boost African Security
The UK Armed Forces have played a key role in two major US-led military exercises in East Africa, aimed at strengthening security and stability in the region.
Type 26 Frigate choice dominates Norwegian public poll
According to a poll conducted by Nettavisen, nearly half of respondents—49%—favoured the UK as Norway’s preferred supplier for its next-generation frigates.
Government outlines efforts to boost maritime surveillance
The UK government has outlined its ongoing efforts to enhance maritime surveillance and safeguard undersea infrastructure, in response to concerns over recent submarine activity and the security of undersea cables.
MoD reports over 350 missing devices in recent audit
The MoD stressed that not all reported cases resulted in actual losses or thefts, as some devices were later recovered.
U.S. B-52s in multiple simulated strike missions in Europe
American bombers have been conducting strike exercises across Europe, integrating with NATO in training missions from Finland to Turkey, with Italy being the latest destination.
Royal Navy leads NATO submarine rescue exercise in Glasgow
The Royal Navy, alongside French and Norwegian naval specialists, has completed a three-day NATO submarine rescue exercise in Glasgow.
No commitments yet on UK peacekeeping force in Ukraine
As discussions about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine continue, the UK government has maintained its position of strong support for Ukraine while refraining from any formal commitment to deploying forces.
