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
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.
MPs warn UK lags behind allies on drones
Senior Ministry of Defence officials have faced blunt criticism from MPs over the pace at which the UK is fielding drones and one-way effectors, amid warnings that British forces lag behind key European allies in deployed capability.
Rosyth facility timeline linked to Dreadnought Barrow exit
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the planned Contingent Docking Facility at Rosyth Dockyard will be delivered in line with HMS Dreadnought’s departure from Barrow.
No decision yet on how many drones to fly with Apache
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no decision has yet been made on how many Land Autonomous Collaborative Platforms could ultimately be procured to operate alongside the Army’s AH-64E Apache helicopters, as it set out the formal competition timeline for Project NYX.
Boeing expands UK footprint with Spirit takeover
Boeing has formally expanded its UK presence following the completion of its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing major aerospace operations in Northern Ireland and Scotland under Boeing ownership.
NATO backs £2.5bn 2026 budget to boost collective defence
At a meeting of the North Atlantic Council on 16 December, Allies approved a Civil Budget of about £455 million and a Military Budget of roughly £2.1 billion.
French nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A French Navy Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine has arrived at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.
Ferguson Marine sets out reform programme and future vision
Ferguson Marine said historic issues are now being addressed, with structural reforms and a government-backed modernisation programme reshaping the yard’s future.
