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
Firms warn UK risks falling behind China amid ‘lack of plan’
Executives from Britain’s leading defence trade associations have warned that the second strand of AUKUS, focused on advanced technologies such as AI, undersea systems and cyber, lacks clear direction.
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 completes first flight
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division and NASA have conducted the first flight of the X-59, an experimental supersonic jet designed to reduce the deafening...
UK deepens cooperation with NATO on satellite defence plans
The United Kingdom is working closely with NATO and European allies to strengthen protection for its military and communication satellites, according to Defence Minister Al Carns.
Experts warn British F-35 influence has slipped, MPs told
The UK's early leverage in the F-35 programme has diminished as other buyers outpace Britain on fleet size and use, witnesses told the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee.
Grangemouth workers to get priority for new green jobs
Workers made redundant after the closure of the Grangemouth refinery will be given priority for new roles created through the Scottish Government’s £25 million Just Transition Fund, First Minister John Swinney announced on Wednesday.
German naval laser nears operational readiness
A containerised high energy laser demonstrator developed by Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany has moved from sea trials to further testing at the Laser Competence Centre in Meppen
UK will defend every inch of NATO territory, says Carns
The United Kingdom remains fully committed to the defence of NATO territory, with plans in place to counter drone incursions and protect allied airspace, according to Defence Minister Al Carns.
Britain should build new sub-strategic nukes, says report
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy has warned that critical gaps across European NATO militaries risk undermining deterrence against Russia.
Union urges RAF to buy new Typhoons after Turkish deal
Unite, the UK’s largest defence and manufacturing union, has welcomed Türkiye’s agreement to purchase 20 Typhoon fighter jets but warned that the Royal Air Force must place its own new orders.
Zarah Sultana’s NATO stance doesn’t add up
Zarah Sultana’s call for Britain to quit NATO while Ukraine fights for survival isn’t radical or brave, it’s incoherent and shows a complete failure to grasp how deterrence and reality work.
