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
DSEI 2025 Tech Zone puts civilian tech at heart of defence
Defence has long been a driver of innovation, but the pace of civilian technological development now exceeds that of many defence programmes. #DSEI2025
UK to restore nuclear dyad with F-35A procurement
Britain is set to restore an air-delivered nuclear capability for the first time in decades. A new Memorandum from the Council on Geostrategy argues this move reflects shifting threats and deeper NATO integration.
Japan’s Aegis radar ship programme advances with SPY-7 delivery
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first set of AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas for Japan’s new Aegis System Equipped Vessel.
British carrier joins huge Pacific naval exercise
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 has officially begun, bringing together 19 nations and over 35,000 military personnel across air, land, maritime, cyber and space domains.
Rutte appoints Allison Hart as new NATO Spokesperson
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has appointed Allison Hart as the alliance’s new Spokesperson.
British drone conducts air strike in Syria against terrorist
A Royal Air Force Reaper remotely piloted aircraft has eliminated an Islamic State terrorist in north-western Syria.
Russia soon to be only global power without aircraft carrier
Russia’s last remaining aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, is facing decommissioning after seven years of failed repairs and mounting structural issues, according to reports in Russian state and independent media.
America deploys B-52s to Pacific to deter aggression
The United States has deployed B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Guam as part of a Bomber Task Force operation aimed at reinforcing strategic deterrence across the Indo-Pacific.
Fourteen countries conduct huge mine exercise off UK coast
Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 has concluded off the south coast of the United Kingdom, capping two weeks of intensive multinational mine warfare operations involving 14 nations.
Canadian tank regiment guards King in historic London role
Lord Strathcona’s Horse, a Canadian armoured regiment, has taken on ceremonial duties as The King’s Life Guard, becoming the first non-UK unit in over a decade to do so.
