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
NATO deputy chief outlines investment push
NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska has set out the Alliance’s priorities for strengthening deterrence through rearmament, innovation and transatlantic unity, during a speech to the Association of the United States Army’s LANDEURO symposium in Wiesbaden.
UK-EU Defence partnership discussions continue
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed ongoing discussions with the European Union to implement the Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) announced in May, aimed at enhancing interoperability, mobility, and resilience across European and NATO-aligned defence structures.
British ‘spy plane’ gathers intel on Russian forces
A British RC-135 Rivet Joint, the RAF’s premier signals intelligence aircraft, has once again been deployed on a critical reconnaissance mission over the Black Sea.
America’s most powerful carrier enters the Mediterranean
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has entered the Mediterranean Sea.
British Commandos storm ferry in Australia
Royal Marines have carried out high-profile anti-terrorism training on a New South Wales ferry in full view of the Sydney Opera House, as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
UK and France advance plans for troops in Ukraine post-war
The UK and France have made “mature operational plans” to deploy a multinational reassurance force to Ukraine once hostilities cease, according to Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard.
Drone shows British aircraft carrier arrive in Australia
HMS Prince of Wales arrived in Darwin Harbour, marking the first visit to Australia by a Royal Navy aircraft carrier in nearly three decades.
BDT UK’s Project Grayburn pitch to re-arm British industry
Through Project Grayburn, BDT UK say it is offering Britain a way back into full-spectrum small-arms production.
Britain edges closer to huge Typhoon jet export to Turkey
The United Kingdom and Turkey have taken a significant step toward a multi-billion-pound export deal for Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
How the UK almost bought American Seahawks over Merlins
Newly declassified records released by The National Archives on Tuesday reveal the full extent of internal government conflict over the future of the Merlin helicopter during the final years of the Thatcher government.
