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
RAF Fylingdales operations and maintenance contract
RAF Fylingdales has the unique function of providing missile warning, missile defence, and mission data, and up to 'SECRET' analysis simultaneously to the UK and US.
Commitment to School Cadet Forces reaffirmed
Luke Evans MP recently raised concerns in Parliament regarding the potential long-term impact of ending the additional SSI grant on the sustainability of school-based cadet forces.
‘No plans’ for specific nuclear test veteran compensation
Liz Saville Roberts MP recently questioned the Ministry of Defence about the possibility of establishing a dedicated financial compensation scheme for nuclear test veterans and their families.
Albion and Bulwark are gone, can that be a positive?
This decision reflects the difficult but necessary process of prioritising future readiness and operational efficiency over retaining older platforms.
RAF on alert due to potential Arctic cargo aircraft activity
The aircraft is understood to have behavioural intelligence-gathering capabilities of the type that can sort British citizens into a 'list', determining their behaviour over the last year.
HMS Prince of Wales to take over as Britain’s flagship
HMS Prince of Wales will assume the role of the UK’s flagship next week during her visit to Liverpool, taking over from her sister ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Why aircraft carriers are essential to the United Kingdom
Simply put, aircraft carriers are not just essential to Britain—they are indispensable to its future.
UK military presence across overseas territories detailed
The Ministry of Defence has provided a detailed breakdown of UK military personnel stationed across the overseas territories.
Defence Review to focus heavily on air and missile threats
Maria Eagle MP saiid said that the forthcoming Strategic Defence Review will focus heavily on preparedness against air and missile threats, including low-cost drones and strategic long-range weapons.
Clyde shipyard continues to churn out warships
The project, part of a larger programme to deliver eight advanced warships, is sustaining nearly 2,000 jobs in Scotland and 4,000 across the wider UK supply chain, hitting home the sector’s critical role in supporting skilled employment.
