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
Sky Sabre doubling on track with deliveries from late 2026
The Army's Sky Sabre air defence force will double under a £350m investment, with Minister Luke Pollard adding that the programme is considering further enhancements to Sky Sabre capability beyond the doubling.
Construction date for drone warships currently undetermined
The Hybrid Fleet has no construction date attached to it just yet, with the earliest fixed marker being the arrival of the Common Combat Vessels from the early 2030s.
Britain’s seabed warfare vessel to get upgrades
RFA Proteus will receive upgrades and enhancements as part of £330m for protecting critical underwater infrastructure, the MoD has confirmed, alongside £90m for offshore support vessels procured with Norway.
No numbers yet for Navy’s giant uncrewed submarines
The MoD has yet to decide how many Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels it will build but confirming the platforms remain withijn the Atlantic Bastion programme.
Over 68,000 Ukrainian troops now trained in the UK
More than 68,000 Ukrainian personnel have completed military training in the UK under British-led programmes, the MoD has confirmed, four years on from the launch of Operation Interflex.
Eight amphibious ships to be built under UK-Dutch deal
British yards will build eight amphibious transport ships under the £2.4bn UK-Netherlands partnership, the MoD has confirmed, with four vessels each forming the backbone of a joint amphibious force.
UK to buy three mine hunting motherships
Britain will procure three offshore support vessels in conjunction with Norway under the next phase of the Mine Hunting Capability programme, the MoD has confirmed, providing motherships for its autonomous minehunting systems.
How the Royal Navy will train to fight with drones
The Defence Investment Plan commits the Royal Navy to a hybrid fleet of warships and uncrewed platforms, at Exercise Virtual Warrior, the officers responsible for training the fleet explained how they'll prepare sailors for a war that doesn't fully exist yet.
Scotland to get new naval base as Finnart role revealed
The newly purchased Finnart Oil Terminal will become a new mine hunting base for the Hybrid Navy, First Sea Lord Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins has revealed, adding an operational role to the site's fuel storage role.
UK to field offensive space squadrons in national first
The UK will field offensive space capabilities for the first time, operated by six new specialist space squadrons.
