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
CDS says Greenland within NATO area of responsibility
The Chief of the Defence Staff told MPs that Greenland sits within NATO’s area of responsibility, as ministers face growing scrutiny over stretched UK military capacity.
Germany to acquire MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones
Germany has agreed to procure eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
UK currently has ‘no plan’ to mobilise NHS for mass casualties
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, has told MPs that the UK does not yet have a complete national plan for mobilising the NHS in the event of a major war.
Ministers face defence trade-offs as costs rise, CDS says
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton dismissed reports of a £28 billion funding shortfall in the defence programme as “speculation” as MPs pressed him over delays to the Defence Investment Plan.
HII expands UK drone vessel operations hub at Portchester
US defence firm HII has doubled the size of its unmanned systems facility in Hampshire, strengthening its long-term presence in the UK and positioning the site as a European hub for autonomous maritime operations.
Faslane nuclear base tugboats may be built in China
Tugboats intended to support operations at the UK’s nuclear submarine base at Faslane may be built in China under a major base services replacement programme.
Britain is building a ballistic missile for Ukraine
The Nightfall ballistic missile programme, first disclosed last year, has now been formally confirmed as a UK-led effort intended for Ukrainian use while also informing future British long-range strike capabilities.
U.S. carrier in live fire drill to deter China aggression
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has carried out live-fire exercises in the South China Sea as part of routine operations by the carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy to use AI to speed up shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy has committed $448 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding sector.
FCDO moves ahead with Berlin embassy security renewal
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched preliminary market engagement for a new contract to renew security guarding services at the British Embassy in Berlin
