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
Russian threat to UK is growing, warns defence chief
"The trend, from Russia in particular, is worsening, and that is the key argument for action", warned Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.
Britain is ‘under sustained attack’ from foreign states
MPs warned in the Commons that hostile states are exploiting political division, trade links and digital networks to undermine the UK, as Liberal Democrat MP James MacCleary said foreign interference now threatens Britain’s security, economy and democratic institutions.
Labour MP opposes defence spending rise in Commons clash
The government has defended increased defence spending after a Commons exchange in which a Labour backbencher argued that poverty and inequality pose a greater threat to life in the UK than external military dangers.
Healey avoids date for Defence Investment Plan
The Defence Secretary avoided confirming whether the Defence Investment Plan will be published before Parliament rises for the Christmas recess during defence questions in the House of Commons.
British forces recruitment rises as intake overtakes outflow
UK Armed Forces recruitment has overtaken personnel outflow for the first time in almost four years, with recruitment rising 13%.
MI6 chief to say ‘front line is everywhere’ in first speech
Speaking from MI6 headquarters, Blaise Metreweli will describe what she characterises as a complex and interconnected threat landscape, ranging from hybrid and information warfare to terrorism and rapid technological disruption.
MQ-28 fires AIM-120 in autonomous air combat test
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have completed an air-to-air missile firing using an MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft during a live exercise in Australia, marking what the company describes as a first-of-its-kind autonomous engagement.
Defence chief warns UK security risk demands whole nation
The Chief of the Defence Staff is expected to call for a “whole of society” approach to defence and national resilience, warning that Britain faces a more dangerous and uncertain security environment than at any point in his career.
BAE to supply modular masts for US Navy submarines
BAE Systems has been awarded a $36 million contract to supply Multifunction Modular Mast systems for integration on US Navy submarines, following a production agreement with Lockheed Martin, according to the company.
UK condemns conviction of Jimmy Lai, calls for release
The UK has condemned the conviction of Hong Kong media owner and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, calling for his immediate release following a guilty verdict announced on Monday.
