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
Downie presses on Rosyth docking timeline for Dreadnought
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that early design work is underway to deliver a Contingent Docking Facility at Rosyth Dockyard, following a parliamentary question from Graeme Downie MP.
What do we know about America’s new modern battleship?
Here are the key specifications of America’s new Trump-class laser-armed battleship, a large guided-missile surface combatant designed for hypersonic strike and nuclear deterrence.
Trump unveils new laser battleship named after himself
The planned Trump-class battleships would displace over 35,000 tonnes and combine laser defences, hypersonic and nuclear-capable missiles, railguns and large vertical launch capacity.
No current plans for laser weapons on UK carriers
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there are currently no plans to fit defensive laser weapons directly to the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers.
Trump to unveil plans for new U.S. ‘battleship’, reports say
President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans for a new class of large US Navy surface combatants he has described as “battleships”.
UK would fight wars differently to Ukraine, MPs told
Giving evidence to the Defence Committee, Lieutenant General Anna-Lee Reilly said comparisons with Ukraine needed to be treated carefully, warning against drawing the wrong conclusions from a conflict fought under different conditions.
UK defends decision to stay out of EU SAFE scheme
On the UK decision not to proceed in the EU Security Action for Europe programme, SNP MP Kirsty Blackman questioned whether staying outside the scheme risked weakening long-term support for Ukraine.
Francois warns helicopter delays threaten Leonardo UK future
Conservative MP Mark Francois has warned that continued delays to UK defence procurement risk undermining Leonardo’s long-term presence in Britain.
UK says Russian advances mask heavy losses and weak gains
The UK government has set out an assessment of the war in Ukraine, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard saying Russian battlefield claims repeatedly fail against intelligence and operational reality.
France to build large new nuclear aircraft carrier
France has formally decided to proceed with the construction of a next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
