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
Video captures historic drone landing on HMS Prince of Wales
A video shows the moment a fixed-wing aircraft achieved its first conventional landing on HMS Prince of Wales off the Cornish coast.
Britain has a new drone carrier
In a historic moment, an autonomous fixed wing cargo drone has successfully landed on HMS Prince of Wales off the Cornish coast. Next up, combat drones...
US approves $1.5bn Stryker vehicle sale to Bulgaria
The U.S. State Department has given the green light for a potential sale of Stryker Vehicles and related equipment to Bulgaria at an approximate cost of $1.5 billion.
The backbone of energy security: The role of rail
Significant investments are needed in rail infrastructure modernisation to align more coherently with broader energy security goals.
Type 23 Frigate upkeep budget revealed
The current allocated funding to deliver all Type 23 frigate class upkeeps to their out of service date is £676.7 million over 10 years.
HMS Spey ‘opens fire’ in Pacific
HMS Spey recently engaged in joint naval exercises with HMAS Childers from the Australian Navy.
HMS Medway trains with SAR off Falkland Islands
HMS Medway recently conducted a joint training exercise with Bristow Search and Rescue off the Falkland Islands.
Airbus Helicopters to support Puma in £320m MOD contract
The contract specifically pertains to support for the Puma Mk2 helicopter, with the current agreement being extended for a period of up to three years to March 2028.
Doogan seeks answers on F-35B crash lessons learned
Dave Doogan, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Defence, sought clarity from the Ministry of Defence concerning the steps taken following the findings of the inquiry into the loss of an F-35B Lightning.
Royal Marine Commandos to get new rifles
The Commando Force is set to receive a significant upgrade to their weaponry by acquiring the Knight’s Stoner 1 (KS-1) rifle, also known as the L403A1.
