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
Danish intelligence warns Russia could attack NATO
Denmark says there is a low but growing risk that Russia could carry out a limited military attack against one or more NATO countries bordering Russia, potentially within the coming months.
British firms to train drone AI on Ukrainian combat footage
British defence companies will be allowed to train AI on more than five million frames of Ukrainian battlefield footage under a new programme, with the United Kingdom becoming the first partner to gain access.
Powerful new British nuclear attack submarine starts trials
HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy’s sixth Astute-class attack submarine, has left BAE Systems’ yard at Barrow-in-Furness and entered open water for the first time as it begins sea trials ahead of joining the fleet.
Record defence spending with Scottish industry revealed
Ministry of Defence spending with Scottish industry rose by 13 per cent in real terms to £2.53 billion in 2025/26.
MP warns Britain’s deterrence against Russia is its people
Graeme Downie MP says the UK is already in an unconventional war with Russia and argues that "our deterrence is our people" as skills shortages threaten defence resilience.
Britain puts space at centre of defence buying revolution
National Armaments Director Rupert Pearce says Defence must become a far more active customer for UK space firms, with nearly £13bn committed and space placed among the first new capability portfolios. #SpacePower
Hawk jet crashes near RAF Valley
A Hawk jet has crashed near RAF Valley in Wales, with emergency services responding to the incident. Crew are understood to have ejected.
Britain prepares for war in space as threats grow
At the UK Space Power Conference, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth warned Britain must be ready to win in an increasingly contested space domain.
Russia tried to interfere in the 2019 election, says UK
Britain has evidence that Russian agencies tried to interfere in the 2019 general election, the Prime Minister has told the United Nations General Assembly.
Britain forms squadron to strike threats in orbit
The Royal Air Force is today forming No. III Space Effects Squadron, the first British unit dedicated to disrupting, degrading and denying hostile activity in space.
