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
UK ramps up pressure on Putin
The UK government has pledged to intensify economic and military pressure on Russia while sustaining long-term support for Ukraine, following a House of Lords debate in which ministers reaffirmed Britain’s role as one of Kyiv’s closest allies.
NATO warns against losing biotech edge to China and Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged allied nations to accelerate innovation and investment in biotechnology to ensure the alliance remains ahead of rivals such as China and Russia, the organisation stated.
British troops ‘ready to go’ to support peace in Ukraine
British troops are on standby to deploy as part of a planned multinational force to support Ukraine’s stability and security in the event of a ceasefire.
Royal Navy ship ‘surrounded’ by drone boat swarm
Five uncrewed boats remotely piloted from 500 miles away surrounded HMS Tyne during a three-day demonstration off the Scottish coast.
Lockheed invests in Saildrone to arm USVs
Larger Saildrone designs are being developed to support heavier payloads, including a Mk70 vertical launch system and thin line towed arrays.
Findlay: SNP ‘hostility’ damaging Scotland’s defence sector
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotland’s defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard.
Findlay: Independence would ‘put Scottish shipyards at risk’
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotland’s defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard.
US wants UK to focus on Europe but stay ready for Pacific
Lauren Speranza, Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, told peers that Washington expects Britain to assume a stronger leadership role in NATO.
Industry warn UK lags China’s pace in submarine building
During a Defence Committee hearing, Fred Thomas MP highlighted that Beijing launched "four submarines last year" and could build "as many as 80 boats over the next decade".
NATO downs unidentified drone over Estonia
NATO personnel stationed in southern Estonia have shot down an unidentified drone near Camp Reedo, a military base hosting US forces less than 30 miles from the Russian border.
