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
Royal Navy pilot honoured at White House for drug busts
A Royal Navy pilot on exchange with the US Coast Guard has been honoured at the White House for his role in two major drug interdictions.
4GD opens two new British Army urban warfare sites
The UK Defence Journal understands that with the two new sites now operational, 4GD has effectively tripled the Army’s access to its advanced urban training systems.
Shropshire teenager sentenced over terror offences
A 15-year-old boy from Market Drayton, Shropshire, has been sentenced after stockpiling weapons and researching terrorist attacks, according to Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands.
Royal Navy conducts first drone supply between warships
The Royal Navy has carried out its first supply delivery between two warships using a British-built drone during its 2025 Indo-Pacific deployment.
Babcock and PGZ sign new cooperation deal at MSPO
Babcock has signed a strategic cooperation agreement (SCA) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) to expand collaboration across naval and air domains, the company stated.
UK and Poland refuel Swedish Gripens in NATO operation
British and Polish flight engineers have carried out a live refuelling of Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters during NATO air operations in Poland, the Alliance confirmed.
BAE joins GM Defense and NP Aerospace for UK vehicle bid
BAE Systems has joined forces with GM Defense and NP Aerospace to form Team LionStrike, which is bidding to modernise the British Army’s ground vehicle fleet.
MoD data breach could see 27,278 Afghans resettled in UK
The Ministry of Defence still cannot say exactly how much it has spent on resettling Afghans, according to a new report from the National Audit Office.
Scottish shipyard may build frigates for Sweden and Denmark
The UK is working on prospective shipbuilding orders centred on Babcock’s Type 31 frigate built at Rosyth, joining Norway’s recent intention to procure Type 26 frigates built in Glasgow.
British soldiers trained to fight with FPV drones
British Army soldiers are learning to use First Person View (FPV) drones for strike missions following intensive training at the Bramley ranges in Hampshire.
