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
UK rules out A400M firefighting role
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out adapting the RAF's A400M Atlas fleet for aerial firefighting, despite being aware of an Airbus system currently under development for the transport aircraft.
Germany pledges more missiles and shells for Ukraine
Germany will transfer additional Patriot and AIM-9 missiles from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine while financing tens of thousands of long-range artillery rounds, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.
Sweden accelerates work on advanced fighter jet
Sweden is moving its future fighter beyond studies and into flying demonstrators, with Saab awarded work to mature crewed and uncrewed tech through 2028.
Lords warn funding doubts threaten Poland defence pact
Uncertainty over Britain's defence spending plans is raising questions over its new defence treaty with Poland, a House of Lords committee has warned.
Protector metadata issues due to be fixed by December
Problems affecting the dissemination of Full Motion Video metadata from the RAF's Protector remotely piloted aircraft are expected to be resolved by the end of 2026, the Ministry of Defence has said.
RAF recruits wait 356 days to start training
RAF recruits waited a median of 356 days between submitting an application and starting basic training in the year to June 2026, substantially longer than applicants to the Royal Navy or Army.
MOD finalising timetable for Ajax review actions
The Ministry of Defence is still finalising implementation timelines for recommendations from the Independent Expert Panel Review into the Ajax armoured vehicle programme, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has said.
Ukraine reveals ‘game changer’ RAM-2X strike drone
UKRSPECSYSTEMS has finally put its name to RAM-2X, the 180km precision-strike drone Ukraine has been using in combat since 2024. The company's UK boss tells us why it stayed quiet and what it has been doing to Russian air defence.
Brimstone 3 moves closer to Protector clearance
Brimstone 3 integration with the RAF’s Protector remotely piloted aircraft has moved into the analysis stage after further weapons testing in the United States and UK.
Programme GRIFFIN leads UK work on NATO medical readiness
The Ministry of Defence has established Programme GRIFFIN to coordinate the UK military contribution to NATO’s Medical Action Plan.
