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
Multiple British warships to get laser guns
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to outfitting multiple Royal Navy ships with the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) by 2027.
British warship engages and destroys ballistic missile
This marks the first successful deployment of the Royal Navy's Sea Viper missile system against a ballistic missile in combat.
RAF P-8 Poseidon joins Clyde collision emergency response
An RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft was swiftly deployed today in response to a mid-afternoon collision between a tanker and a fishing boat in the Firth of Clyde.
UK first as crewed aircraft controls autonomous jet drone
QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first demonstration of a crewed aircraft controlling an autonomous jet drone as part of efforts to boost UK airpower.
Britain to purchase Boxer-based RCH155 artillery systems
The UK and Germany will jointly build new 'Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery System' artillery systems, which will be mounted on Boxer armored vehicles.
Mojave drone fires gun pods for first time
General Atomics recently released details of a live-fire demo involving its Mojave drone, the same type recently trialled onboard a British carrier.
MOD reluctant to discuss fate of two frigates
The future of two of the Royal Navy's front-line warships, HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster, remains shrouded in uncertainty.
NATO conducts ‘Super Alloy’ air policing drills over Baltic Sea
NATO has successfully completed the first iteration of exercise Ramstein Alloy 24-1 for the year 2024, an air policing drill hosted by Estonia on April 22 and 23.
Britain to boost defence spending due to threat from Russia
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that Britain will spend 2.5 percent of GDP on defence by 2030.
British Army secures new Saab training tech in £60m contract
The British Army has upgraded its training capabilities through a new contract with Saab, valued at £60 million, for the provision of advanced Instrumented Live Training (ILT-D) systems.
