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
Poland cleared to buy $780m of Javelin missiles from U.S.
Poland has requested 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units.
American warship ‘opens fire’ in Baltic Sea
An Arleigh Burke-class US Navy destroyer fired its 5-inch gun during live-fire gunnery training with allied ships in the Baltic Sea as part of NEPTUNE STRIKE 25-3.
British carrier leads multinational task force in Pacific
The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, has taken part in Exercise Bersama Lima 2025 off the Malaysian coast as part of Operation Highmast.
U.S. shipbuilder launches AI powered warship design
HII has unveiled ROMULUS, a new family of modular, AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels (USVs) powered by the company’s Odyssey autonomous control suite, designed to strengthen U.S. and allied naval operations.
Government to prioritise UK shipbuilding and steel in law
Unions have welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement that laws will prioritise British shipbuilding and steel in procurement.
Labour steps in to back Glasgow defence welding centre
The Labour Government has announced £2.5 million in funding to secure a new Welding Development Facility in Glasgow, after the Scottish Government declined to back the project.
World’s most powerful warship leads NATO show of force
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has concluded its role at the centre of a five-day demonstration of allied naval power directed at deterring Russian aggression on the European continent.
UK looking at £550m tactical comms support contract
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans for a Tactical Communications Logistics Support (TCLS) contract, valued at up to £550 million, to sustain the UK’s battlefield communications systems.
UK outlines role in NATO defence industrial capacity
The Ministry of Defence has detailed how the UK is supporting NATO’s push to expand defence industrial capacity across Europe.
British warship fires anti-ship missile in Arctic
The Royal Navy has carried out its first live firing of the Naval Strike Missile from a British warship during Exercise Aegir 25 at the Andøya range in northern Norway.
