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
Army Wildcat helicopter to be retired
The Army's Wildcat battlefield reconnaissance helicopters will begin leaving service from 2027, with the MoD saying uncrewed systems will take over the job of scouting ahead of friendly lines.
Britain boosting homeland missile defence in new plans
A GBP 790m investment will revamp the UK's air and missile defences, buying new radars and sensors, upgrading Sea Viper on the Type 45s, expanding counter-drone systems and building a new air, space and missile defence operations centre.
Britain to boost focus on laser weapons
The UK will invest in Directed Energy Weapons as part of a GBP 790m push to protect the UK homeland and overseas bases from air, drone and missile threats, pointing to lasers as a low-cost answer to drone swarms.
Starmer backs 5 billion drone overhaul for UK forces in DIP
The Prime Minister will launch the Defence Investment Plan with more than 5 billion over four years for drones and autonomous systems across the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.
France picks THUNDART for Long-Range Strike
MBDA and Safran have entered final contract talks with the DGA to supply THUNDART, a guided rocket reaching up to 150km, as France replaces its ageing LRU launchers with a sovereign deep-strike system.
UK to buy drone command warships instead of new destroyers
The Royal Navy's planned Type 83 destroyer has been dropped in favour of six new Common Combat Vessels built to coordinate drones, under the government's long-delayed Defence Investment Plan, the Sunday Times was first to report.
UK commits to new assault ships in joint effort with Dutch
Britain is planning new larger Amphibious Transport Ships to support Commando operations, aiming to create a new combined fleet with the Netherlands.
US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship in Hormuz
The United States has carried out strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions in response to an Iranian drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM stated.
Britain now in conflict with Russia, warns MP
Labour MP Graeme Downie says Westminster should stop calling Russian hostile activity "sub threshold", warning that the UK and Russia are now in conflict.
CMAL takes early ownership of three CalMac ferries
CMAL has taken ownership of three CalMac ferries still under construction at Turkey's Cemre Shipyard as a precaution, citing challenging economic circumstances at the yard, to protect delivery.
