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 hosts allied drone knowledge-sharing event at Waddington
The RAF has hosted the first knowledge-sharing event for the Protector remotely piloted aircraft system, bringing together military personnel from Canada, Denmark and Norway for two weeks of direct insight into UK operations, according to the RAF.
British torpedo to be integrated onto sub hunters next year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a contract is to be awarded to BAE Systems to integrate the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo onto the RAF fleet of P-8 Poseidon aircraft, with the contract due to be signed in 2027
Starmer to set out defence detail in coming weeks
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that the government will set out how it intends to go "further and faster" on defence in the coming weeks.
Aussie firm commissions first US export of drone submarine
Australian company C2 Robotics has commissioned and christened its first Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle delivered to the United States.
Defence invites industry to space surveillance programme day
The industry day will provide an update on the National Armaments Director's space portfolio landscape and an overview of planned work across all space capabilities.
UK second only to US in Arctic NATO forces, MoD tells MPs
The UK is second only to the US in Arctic NATO forces, the MoD has told MPs, warning that Britain's post-war advantage in the Atlantic is at risk and confirming the first High North sensors will be in the water this year.
Devonport Open Days 2026 passes 10,000 tickets
Babcock's Devonport Open Days event has passed 10,000 tickets booked for 2026, with the annual public event at Devonport Royal Dockyard returning on 24 July.
Norway upgrades military simulation with BAE Systems VBS4
The Norwegian Armed Forces have selected an enterprise licence upgrade to BAE Systems OneArc's VBS4 virtual training and mission rehearsal environment, under a four-year multi-year agreement.
Only 4 in 100 Army Reserve applicants make it through
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that only four to seven per cent of people who apply to join the UK's Armed Forces Reserves successfully become untrained entrants, with the Army recording the lowest conversion rate.
UK firms win 89 percent of defence contracts since July 2024
Since July 2024 the MoD has awarded 4,130 defence contracts, with 89% going to UK-based companies, though overseas firms are winning fewer but higher-value deals on average.
