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
Lords accuse SNP of neglecting Scotland’s defence skills
Lord Bruce said Norway’s £10bn frigate order shows it values Scotland’s defence skills more than the Scottish Government does.
British carrier to join NATO drill to send message to Russia
The UK Carrier Strike Group has returned to the Mediterranean to take part in large-scale NATO exercises, a move officials described as a signal of allied resolve.
Nearly 200 drone sightings near UK military sites this year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there have been 187 drone sightings near high-security military establishments across the UK since the start of 2025.
Britain accelerating military drone production
Defence Minister Al Carns told MPs that the UK is accelerating drone production and reforming procurement to bring uncrewed systems into service faster, following lessons learned from Ukraine’s battlefield use of drones.
Ministers urge Peel to act on Inchgreen for defence jobs
UK ministers see Inchgreen Dry Dock as a prime site for defence manufacturing, but warned owner Peel Ports must “step up” after years of decline, according to the Greenock Telegraph.
UK and Germany speeding up new 2,000km strike missile
Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that work on the joint UK-German long-range strike missile is speeding up, describing it as one of several major milestones under the Trinity House defence agreement.
British Apache gunships to get autonomous attack drones
The Ministry of Defence has released detailed new information on Project NYX, a flagship Army programme to test autonomous aircraft designed to work alongside Apache AH-64E attack helicopters.
Counter Terror highlights rising state threats, disinfo push
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of Counter Terrorism Policing, warned this week of a steep rise in hostile state activity, including the use of criminal proxies and online disinformation to destabilise the UK.
Goole man convicted of planning terror attack
A 21-year-old man from Goole has been found guilty of planning a terrorist attack after what police described as a rapid descent into violent extremism inspired by the so-called Islamic State.
Britain’s new jet must prepare for Russia–China threat
Witnesses told the House of Lords that Britain’s Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) must be fully funded and strategically focused if the UK is to meet the growing security challenges posed by deepening military cooperation between Russia and China.
