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
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace resigns
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has stepped down from his role, bringing his four-year stint as one of the most crucial figures in the UK government to an end.
Russia being ‘pounded’ by drones
This marks the largest attack on Russia since the start of the conflict started.
New Scottish ferry named
The sister vessel to MV Glen Sannox will be named MV Glen Rosa following a landslide win in a public vote.
UK second largest partner in Ukraine’s fight against Russia
Since Russia's invasion in 2022, the global response has been profound. The UK, as the second-largest donor after the US, has significantly amped up its military assistance to Ukraine.
Report details decrease in UK military personnel
The House of Lords Library has released a detailed report titled 'UK defence policy and the role of the armed forces'.
UK Space Agency announces recipients of £20m in funds
The initiative is aimed at fostering collaborations between UK organisations and their counterparts from the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, India, Singapore, South Africa, and other countries to advance space research and technology.
NATO tests air defence over Romania
During this exercise, fighter jets and air-to-air refuelling aircraft from France, Spain, and Türkiye collaborated over Romania.
New Royal Navy frigate takes form in Rosyth
HMS Venturer is beginning to resemble a warship.
US Bombers arrive in Iceland for NATO training operations
American B-2 Stealth bombers have landed in Iceland.
NCSC marks 20 years since GCHQ’s cyber defence debut
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has celebrated its two-decade anniversary of the inaugural response by GCHQ to a state-driven cyber assault against the UK.
