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
Israeli firm suspected of interfering in Scottish elections
Accounts linked to BlackCore are said to have targeted First Minister John Swinney, who called the findings "deeply concerning" and urged the UK government to take online interference more seriously.
Army Reserve training review to stay behind closed doors
The findings of an internal review into Army Reserve basic training will not be published, the MoD has told Parliament, with no external stakeholders consulted.
Briton guilty of brokering jets and missiles to war zones
A British businessman and his Greek partner have been found guilty of illegally brokering fighter jets, surface-to-air missiles and thousands of assault rifles to conflict zones after an HMRC investigation.
Healey resignation ‘grave moment’ says Defence Committee
The Commons Defence Committee has called John Healey's resignation a "grave moment", with chair Tan Dhesi saying the government "must take that warning with the utmost seriousness".
Healey exit must wake government to the threats, says Downie
The United Kingdom is a frontline nation already in conflict with Russia at sea, in the air and in cyberspace, and the government must wake up to that reality in the wake of John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary, Labour MP Graeme Downie has said.
Healey quits as Defence Secretary over funding row
John Healey has resigned as Secretary of State for Defence, telling the Prime Minister that the financial settlement behind the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan falls well short of what the country needs.
AUKUS AI not yet flying on RAF P-8 Poseidons
AI algorithms developed under AUKUS Pillar 2 have not yet been deployed on RAF P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the Ministry of Defence has told Parliament.
British firms named in UK huge Ukraine drone deal
The majority of the United Kingdom's largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, set to deliver at least 120,000 drones this year, will be spent with British firms.
Iran war hits UK deliveries of US-made munitions
The conflict in Iran has changed the delivery schedules of some US-manufactured munitions destined for the British armed forces, the Ministry of Defence has told Parliament.
The real test of the Defence Investment Plan is endurance
The Defence Investment Plan will be judged on whether Britain can sustain the forces it fields.
