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
British and US forces obliterate target off Scottish coast
Ships, aircraft and a submarine from the United States and the United Kingdom have concluded Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026 in the North Atlantic, a multi-domain sinking exercise that ended with the destruction of the decommissioned guided missile frigate ex-USS Klakring, according to United States Sixth Fleet, which led it.
UK exercise lead explains why warships are sunk off Hebrides
The American frigate destroyed off the Hebrides this month was fitted with instruments by both navies before it was hit, so that every weapon that struck it could be measured, says Lieutenant Commander Paul Atkins, UK lead project officer for Atlantic Thunder.
British warship hits frigate with live Naval Strike Missile
The Royal Navy used both of its newest anti-ship missiles during a joint US-UK live-fire exercise off the Hebrides that ended with the sinking of the decommissioned American frigate USS Klakring.
Warship sinking off Scotland was a message to adversaries
The destruction of a warship off Scotland was intended to show adversaries what the U.S. and Britain can do together at long range, the American officer who commanded the exercise told the UK Defence Journal.
Apprenticeship money arrives as defence hunts for welders
Mayors are to be handed a £100 million fund to expand apprenticeships in their areas, an announcement John Healey made in his first Labour Party conference speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer and set within an argument about young people out of work.
Debt costs more than defence, policing and justice combined
Britain is spending more servicing its national debt than it spends on the Home Office, defence and justice put together, Chancellor John Healey told the Labour Party conference.
Rolls-Royce to invest in British factories, Chancellor says
Rolls-Royce is to put £300 million into its British factories at Derby, Bristol, Glasgow and Rotherham, John Healey announced in his first Labour Party conference speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer, presenting the commitment as evidence of returning confidence in British industry.
Foreign state involvement considered in Fairford arrests
Counter Terrorism Policing is considering whether the incident close to RAF Fairford at the weekend was the work of proxies or of people knowingly or unknowingly acting for a foreign state.
Small drone boat can land a significant hit, says NATO
A small uncrewed boat can now land a significant hit on a warship, says Commodore Georgios Kypriotis, commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, whose ships have been retraining their air defences to counter drones as well as jets.
Five UK nationals held in RAF Fairford terror investigation
Five UK nationals arrested after three suspicious vehicles were reported travelling towards RAF Fairford are now being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
