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
Leonardo complete Italian Army Centauro II requirement
Leonardo and Iveco-Oto Melara consortium complete Italian Army's Centauro II requirement.
Royal Navy divers honour WW2 bomb disposal hero
Boyd is one of the last remaining members of a brave team that cleared British and European shores of mines and unexploded ordnance during the war.
RAF tankers not assisting Israeli operations, confirms MOD
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the purpose of RAF-operated tanker flights from RAF Akrotiri in response to an unusual Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
Houthi claim to have attacked British ship is false
A Houthi spokesperson has claimed that the group launched cruise missiles at the MV Anvil Point.
Thales expands laser guided rocket production five-fold
The new production capacity aims to strengthen Europe's ammunition capabilities, with the rocket being a NATO-standard 70-mm calibre currently used in Ukraine.
UK awards BAE Systems £60m for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £60.1m contract to BAE Systems for the assessment phase of the upgrade from the Sting Ray Mod 1 to the Mod 2 lightweight torpedo.
UK leads NATO’s new ‘Allied Reaction Force’ to deter Russia
The British Army's 1st (UK) Division is now leading the land component of the ARF, ready to handle a range of scenarios from humanitarian assistance to combat operations.
Exercise Nordic Warden protects undersea infrastructure
With over 30 ships and various air assets deployed, the mission focused on monitoring and responding to potential threats in the Baltic Sea, Danish waters, and other key maritime areas in northern Europe.
Update on status of major Royal Navy surface combatants
Out of 19 major surface combatants, six are currently operational.
Labour pledges stronger support for Armed Forces
Labour Leader Keir Starmer has pledged that Labour will be "a government of service, for those who serve."
