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
Rutte backs Trump plan for Europe to fund Ukraine arms
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has endorsed a new proposal by President Donald Trump that would see European nations foot the bill for supplying Ukraine with weapons drawn from American stockpiles.
MOD resists pressure to accelerate new strike warships
The Ministry of Defence has resisted calls to bring forward the in-service date or increase the build rate of the Royal Navy’s Multi-Role Strike Ship (MRSS) programme.
UK drone support to Ukraine tops 70,000 in expanding effort
The UK has delivered more than 70,000 uncrewed systems to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began revealed Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard.
Veterans to protest in Whitehall over legal protections
Hundreds of military veterans are expected to gather outside the Ministry of Defence today in protest at plans to repeal legislation they believe protects Northern Ireland veterans from prosecution.
DSEI 2025 Tech Zone puts civilian tech at heart of defence
Defence has long been a driver of innovation, but the pace of civilian technological development now exceeds that of many defence programmes. #DSEI2025
UK to restore nuclear dyad with F-35A procurement
Britain is set to restore an air-delivered nuclear capability for the first time in decades. A new Memorandum from the Council on Geostrategy argues this move reflects shifting threats and deeper NATO integration.
Japan’s Aegis radar ship programme advances with SPY-7 delivery
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first set of AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas for Japan’s new Aegis System Equipped Vessel.
British carrier joins huge Pacific naval exercise
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 has officially begun, bringing together 19 nations and over 35,000 military personnel across air, land, maritime, cyber and space domains.
Rutte appoints Allison Hart as new NATO Spokesperson
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has appointed Allison Hart as the alliance’s new Spokesperson.
British drone conducts air strike in Syria against terrorist
A Royal Air Force Reaper remotely piloted aircraft has eliminated an Islamic State terrorist in north-western Syria.
