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
Red Arrows get Inzpire GECO system for 2026 season
Inzpire, part of the QinetiQ Group, has delivered its GECO mission support system to the Red Arrows in time for the 2026 display season, fitting a cockpit-mounted tablet to the team's Hawks to aid planning, flypasts and post-flight debriefs.
Britain warns satellite rule changes could hit war comms
The Ministry of Defence has acknowledged that proposed international changes to satellite interference rules could affect UK military communications in wartime, telling Parliament the risks are being managed.
Rutte urges industry to ramp up arms output for NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on the defence industry to speed up production and innovation, telling a forum at NATO headquarters that next month's Ankara summit must be about combat-ready capabilities, not just cash.
Glen Rosa enters final dry dock at Greenock
Ferguson Marine has moved the dual-fuel ferry MV Glen Rosa into its second dry dock at Greenock for hull inspections, remedial work and painting, in what it calls a major step towards delivering the CalMac vessel by the final quarter of 2026.
Yacht couple reject Russian frigate account of shots
The retired British couple whose yacht had warning shots fired near it by a Russian frigate in the Channel have rejected Moscow's claim they were on a "dangerous course", telling BBC Newsnight the Russian account is "simply not true".
UK speeds Middle East support via early industry talks
The Ministry of Defence says earlier engagement with industry is speeding up military support to the Middle East, with 37 of 47 export licences expedited and new work under way to ease shortages in sensors, rocket motors and energetics.
UK updates on Russian warning shots from drifting frigate
The Ministry of Defence has given further detail on the Channel incident, saying the Russian frigate was drifting, rather than moving under its own power, when it fired warning shots towards a British yacht to prevent a collision.
British aircraft carrier to fly combat drone within 18 months
The Royal Navy intends to conduct an embarked demonstration of an uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft from a Queen Elizabeth-class carrier within 18 months, the Ministry of Defence has told Parliament.
MARSS picked to run command brain of BAE drone-killer
MARSS has been selected by BAE Systems to provide the command-and-control software for BATS, the firm's most advanced counter-drone capability.
Russian warship fired warning shots at British vessel near UK
Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich is reported to have fired shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, according to the crew of the yacht.
