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
Another jet goes overboard off American carrier
The aircraft failed to catch the arresting wire while attempting a night landing, resulting in the jet going overboard.
India has attacked Pakistan
India has conducted missile strikes against targets in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, in what it describes as a “focused and non-escalatory” response to a deadly terror attack.
MoD expands access to test ranges for SMEs
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed steps to improve access to its test and evaluation ranges for small and medium-sized enterprises, including those without existing sponsorship links to the department.
UK interested in female Gurkha recruits
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the British Army’s intent to recruit female Gurkhas—pending continued discussions with the Government of Nepal.
Watch as British warship sails from Faslane at sunset
HMS Dragon has departed from Faslane under a glowing Scottish sunset to join the largest at-sea live-fire exercise in Europe—NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025.
Lockheed plans ‘Fifth Generation Plus’ F-35 upgrades
Lockheed Martin is planning to significantly enhance the capabilities of its F-35 fighter jet, aiming to deliver a “fifth generation plus” standard.
U.S. tests naval response to rising threats in Europe
NATO & US forces just wrapped Euro-Atlantic 2025, a major naval wargame testing crisis response in Europe. The outcome? We’ll know soon — results are being analysed.
British warships ‘open fire’ in Mediterranean
Royal Navy warships HMS Richmond and HMS Dauntless have been sharpening their gunnery skills in the Mediterranean as part of the UK’s flagship global naval mission, Operation Highmast.
The Royal Navy is still a global force, not a spent one
The Royal Navy has problems but calling it a “regional force” ignores its global reach and role as a convening power. It’s not perfect but it’s not irrelevant.
British warship sails South China Sea despite China warning
Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Spey has concluded a 16-day multinational exercise in the South China Sea, working alongside Commonwealth partners to rehearse joint responses to regional threats, including the simulated defence of Malaysian territory.
