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
Streeting says UK ‘won’t flinch’ in support for Ukraine
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says Britain "won't flinch" in its support for Ukraine, as the UK pledges £100m for air defence and thousands more drones before winter.
US tells Europe to prepare for protracted Ukraine war
European countries should prepare for the possibility that the war in Ukraine continues for years while simultaneously rebuilding their own armed forces, a senior US defence official has told allies.
UK buys 890 parachutes for high-readiness airborne force
The Ministry of Defence has procured 890 additional parachutes as it works to align the Army’s airborne capability with plans for 16 Air Assault Brigade to lead very-high-readiness land crisis response.
Gun requirement pulled from Fleet Solid Support contract
The automatic small calibre gun requirement has been removed from the Fleet Solid Support manufacture contract with Navantia UK, at a cost of £1.7 million recorded as a constructive loss, because it no longer matches the Royal Navy's likely future gun solution.
No decision yet on drone defences for Army’s new vehicles
The Ministry of Defence has taken no decision on including a hard-kill counter-drone active protection system within the Mechanised Infantry Programme, though such opportunities are being explored.
Ministers hold to Swiftsure dismantling deadline this year
The Ministry of Defence remains committed to dismantling the former submarine Swiftsure by the end of 2026 despite the challenges recorded against the Submarine Dismantling Project in the latest major projects report.
Billions for space defence under new national strategy
The government has published a new UK Space Strategy, with more than £3 billion of it directed at defence capabilities in orbit, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade announced.
Burnham and Kristersson discuss Joint Expeditionary Force
Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, with the two leaders discussing the importance of the relationship between the two countries both bilaterally and through the Joint Expeditionary Force.
US Navy certifies Rolls-Royce engines for autonomous ships
The US Navy has certified Rolls-Royce mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for use aboard autonomous naval vessels following reliability testing designed to demonstrate that they can operate for extended periods without human maintenance.
Healey says debt interest now bigger than Defence
Chancellor John Healey has said the government is spending £1 in every £10 on debt interest, arguing that the bill is now larger than spending on Defence, the Home Office and Justice combined as he set out a new drive for growth.
