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
UK ‘overstretched and under-resourced’ with F-35, Lords told
Experts told the House of Lords that Britain’s management of the F-35 fighter jet programme suffers from inconsistency, lack of engineers, and chronic under-resourcing.
Army reservists bolster NATO readiness in Germany
Over 800 British Army reservists have taken part in the largest overseas Reserve deployment since the 1980s during Exercise Rhino Heart in Germany.
RAF holds talks to expand pilot training capacity
The Ministry of Defence has said the Royal Air Force is in ongoing discussions with both private and allied training providers to expand pilot training capacity and address a short-term rise in demand.
UK holds off on Type 32 frigate plans pending review
The Ministry of Defence has made no visible progress on the Type 32 frigate ahead of the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, with the project still in its concept phase and lacking a confirmed design or procurement schedule.
Defence industry site damaged by Pro-Palestine activists
Police are investigating after the Edinburgh offices of Keysight Technologies were damaged early in the early hours this morning.
UK scraps Shadow MK2 upgrade due to cost, capability issues
EXCLUSIVE - The Shadow Mk2 aircraft upgrade has been cancelled after delays and cost overruns.
Navantia UK welcomes 73 new apprentices across four yards
Navantia UK has taken on 73 new apprentices across its sites in Appledore, Arnish, Belfast and Methil, marking the fifth anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and expanding its investment in Britain’s shipbuilding workforce.
Rutte calls for faster NATO defence production
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Romania on 5 and 6 November, meeting national leaders and addressing the NATO-Industry Forum in Bucharest.
Scotland launches cyber observatory to protect public sector
The Scottish Government has announced a new cyber observatory to strengthen protection against online threats.
Is the Russian Navy a threat to Britain?
A new Big Ask feature from Britain’s World, the Council on Geostrategy’s online magazine, explores whether the Russian Navy remains a credible threat to the United Kingdom.
