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
Lewis urges caution on Palestine Action proscription
Senior Conservative MP Sir Julian Lewis has urged the government to ensure it has a robust legal basis before proscribing Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, warning that a failed court challenge would do lasting damage.
Powerful imagery shows jets arrayed on British carrier
Dramatic new images show a powerful array of British F-35B Lightning jets lined up across the deck of HMS Prince of Wales as the UK Carrier Strike Group arrived in Singapore.
MOD intends £170M Voyager system upgrade to AirTanker
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £170 million contract to AirTanker Ltd for a major upgrade to the UK's Voyager tanker aircraft fleet, aimed at resolving key obsolescence issues in its onboard systems.
Britain to buy 12 stealth nuclear strike aircraft
The UK has announced that it will purchase 12 F-35A fighter jets and formally join NATO’s Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) nuclear sharing mission.
Dozens of pro-Indy accounts go dark after Israeli strikes
The sudden silence of dozens of pro-independence X accounts on 12 June 2025 coincided with Israeli air and cyber strikes targeting Iranian military and communications infrastructure.
RAF jet ‘intercepts’ French military aircraft over Channel
A Royal Air Force Typhoon conducted a routine air interception training exercise this afternoon involving a French military aircraft transiting UK airspace.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat teams with E-7A Wedgetail in trial
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully flown two MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft controlled by a single operator onboard an E-7A Wedgetail, simulating a live engagement with an airborne target.
Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Middle East
Iran is reported to have launched several ballistic missiles at the US-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, with visible air defence activity observed over the capital, Doha.
MOD signals cruise missile plans remain classified
The Ministry of Defence has declined to confirm whether the UK intends to procure a land-based cruise missile, citing the classified nature of the capability mix being developed under the Strategic Defence Review.
