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
Fitness of British Armed Forces gradually improves
All branches of the British Armed Forces report improved fitness test pass rates in recent years.
New NATO Baltic HQ established to strengthen regional forces
On 1 October 2024, the German Navy’s new tactical maritime headquarters, Commander Task Force Baltic, officially took over its role.
British patrol ship joins Commonwealth allies in Pacific
The naval element of Exercise Bersama Lima 24 featured complex warfare scenarios such as air defence, escort missions, and naval gun firing.
Man sentenced for funding terrorist fighter in Syria
Farhad Mohammad, 46, was sentenced at the Old Bailey following an investigation led by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.
MoD denies Tempest jet project cuts amid £160m underspend
The MoD has clarified that a £160m reduction in Tempest spending this year was due to accounting adjustments and project timelines, not cuts to military capability development.
Air Vice-Marshal visits HMS Prince of Wales
Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff, recently visited HMS Prince of Wales during its participation in Exercise Strike Warrior.
Major reforms launch with new National Armaments Director
The Ministry of Defence has announced its most sweeping reforms in over 50 years, aimed at tackling inefficiencies in defence procurement and reinforcing the UK's defence capabilities.
Veterans bid farewell to Swiftsure as dismantling progresses
Cold War veterans gathered at Rosyth for a final look at HMS Swiftsure, the first of the Royal Navy’s retired nuclear-powered submarines set to be dismantled, according to a Royal Navy press release.
Gibraltar Squadron pushes limits in joint exercise
HMS Dagger and HMS Cutlass, vessels of the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron, recently participated in an extensive joint training exercise aimed at enhancing their maritime skills in protecting Gibraltar’s territorial waters.
Britain ‘must speed up’ disposal of old nuclear submarines
With submarines waiting to be recycled for decades, Lord Coaker is pushing to speed up the process.
