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
MOD confirms Sea Viper upgrade initial operating date
The initial operational readiness of the upgraded Sea Viper missile system on the Type 45 Destroyers is expected in February 2028.
MOD pays £2.54m for St Kilda lease since 2003
The current 25-year lease between the MOD and NTS began in 2003 at a fixed rent of £100,000 per annum plus VAT.
Rolls-Royce opens new mtu overhaul facility in America
Rolls-Royce has officially opened a new Remanufacturing and Overhaul Center at its mtu Aiken campus in South Carolina.
Type 83 Destroyer to enter service in ‘late 2030s’
The Type 83 Destroyer is expected to enter service towards the end of the 2030s
British commando helicopters over Albania
The Royal Navy's Littoral Response Group (South) concluded a four-day visit to Albania.
Crisis looms as 12,000 MOD buildings may be at risk
Despite completing surveys of 11,602 buildings, the ministry remains tight-lipped about the presence of RAAC, fuelling concerns and frustration.
UK estimates 350,000 Russian troops, 2600 tanks lost in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence estimates over 350,000 Russian personnel casualties, and significant losses of military assets, including 2,600 tanks and 4,900 armoured vehicles, in Ukraine since February 2022.
MOD outlines future steps for DragonFire laser weapon
The current focus is on analysing trial results and preparing for more advanced testing stages.
National security at risk with government cuts to RAF
The E-7 Wedgetail aircraft is an advanced radar station and flying command centre; the problem is that there will be too few, and they'll arrive too late.
Royal Navy scrap plans to test laser weapon on frigate
The test of a directed energy weapon on a Type 23 frigate was scrapped to reallocate resources and focus on the wider Directed Energy Weapons Programme.
