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
NATO outnumbers Russia at sea as Mediterranean presence ends
Russia has had no naval presence in the Mediterranean since June, the first time in a decade, and allied warships in European waters now outnumber Russian vessels by roughly three to one, a NATO official has told the UK Defence Journal.
Inside the online world of a fake Royal Marines colonel
A TikTok user built a false Royal Marines career from real operations, military imagery and AI-edited photos. UK Defence Journal checked the claims and found a story that went well beyond an invented rank.
Ministers keep quiet on laser weapons beyond DragonFire
The Ministry of Defence has declined to say what directed energy weapons it is developing alongside DragonFire, telling Parliament only that further announcements will be made when appropriate.
Ferguson job losses were entirely avoidable warns Sweeney
The decision to place the first phase of the Small Vessel Replacement Programme with a Polish yard directly caused the job losses now being announced at Port Glasgow, Paul Sweeney MSP has told the UK Defence Journal.
Royal Navy ends four-month command of NATO task group
Commodore Maryla Ingham has handed over command of NATO’s Standing Maritime Group One after four months leading operations from the Baltic and High North to the western Atlantic.
NATO airpower concentrates over Baltic region
Six F-35s, five tankers, two AWACS and a G550, from the North Sea to Poland, with no announced exercise. We asked why. Here is what NATO and the U.S. Air Force told us, and what they wouldn't.
Britain brushes off threats from Russia
Britain has brushed off Russian threats over British-made drones striking targets inside Russia, with Andy Burnham saying the UK supports Ukraine.
British shipyards could build warships for America
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to open American warship construction to foreign shipbuilders under a model that would allow the first two ships of a class to be built abroad.
Navy seeks safer way to recover broken-down drones
The UK is looking for a system to recover autonomous underwater vehicles that have broken down at sea, capable of lifting a craft up to seven metres long and three tonnes in weight.
Jobs to go at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow
Ferguson Marine has opened a voluntary redundancy programme expected to see up to 70 employees leave the Port Glasgow yard, as work on the ferry Glen Rosa winds down.
