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
Unite urges UK-built helicopters at Leonardo Yeovil
Senior Unite trade union representatives have written to the Prime Minister urging the government to commit to building the UK’s future medium lift helicopters at Leonardo’s Yeovil facility, warning that further delays risk permanent damage to Britain’s rotary-wing manufacturing capability.
Unite warns defence job losses amid investment plan delay
Trade union Unite has warned that continued delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan are putting UK defence jobs and industrial skills at risk.
NATO chief meets with Denmark and Greenland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has hosted Denmark's Defence Minister and Greenland's Foreign Minister at NATO Headquarters for talks.
Progress on counter-drone engagement policy
The Ministry of Defence has set out its current approach to developing policy for the active engagement of unmanned aerial systems, following a parliamentary question on counter-drone measures, the department stated.
UK says military data remains sovereign under Palantir deal
The Ministry of Defence has said that all data analysed using Palantir software remains under UK control, following concerns raised in Parliament over the risk of foreign government access, according to the department.
UK firm unveils next-gen uncrewed mine clearer
Pearson Engineering has announced a 1.5 million investment in the development of a new uncrewed mine and route clearance system, marking the launch of the MineWolf MW370 Next Generation.
Scottish steel cash crisis threatens naval support ships
The programme to build three Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is facing early disruption after a cash shortage at Liberty Steel Dalzell raised concerns over the supply of plate steel.
UK draws red line on Greenland sovereignty
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that the use of trade tariffs against allied nations is "completely wrong", after US President Donald Trump said he would impose sweeping import taxes on countries opposing his proposal for the United States to acquire Greenland.
QinetiQ secures huge Typhoon support contract extension
The agreement will see QinetiQ deliver ongoing mission-critical engineering support intended to sustain Typhoon capability and pilot safety.
Why the Proteus autonomous helicopter matters
The first flight of the Royal Navy's Proteus autonomous helicopter is a visible milestone, but the aircraft's importance lies less in the airframe and more in the operational pressure that led to its development.
