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
Rheinmetall sells off civilian arm to focus on defence
Rheinmetall has finalised its long-trailed exit from the automotive supplier business, agreeing to sell its civilian Power Systems division to the Munich industrial group AEQUITA for a provisional 350 million euros.
Romanian Navy official loses fingers to Shield AI V-BAT
A Romanian Navy official lost two fingers when her hand was caught in the propeller of a V-BAT drone during a training exercise on a boat off the Texas coast last month, in an incident that has come to light only as part of a broader investigation by Reuters.
Why are all of Britain’s attack submarines in port?
Britain's force of attack submarines is all in port at the same time, the latest low point in an availability problem that has plagued the fleet for years, but what is going on?
Meet Katran X1.2, Ukraine’s swarming drone carrier
MAC HUB's Katran X1.2 is an uncrewed surface vessel built to act as a "mother ship" for swarms of AI-guided interceptor drones, hunting Shaheds at sea.
Spending watchdog warns of drift at the Ministry of Defence
The Public Accounts Committee has delivered a stinging assessment of the Ministry of Defence's 2024-25 accounts, warning that years without a credible long-term plan have damaged the UK's credibility with allies and industry.
Autonomous ships ‘future’ of the UK naval presence in Gulf
The future of the UK's naval presence in the Gulf lies in autonomous and uncrewed systems rather than traditional warships such as minehunters, the defence minister has indicated, pointing to a support ship now heading to the region as a template.
Denmark to buy long-range stealth cruise missiles from U.S.
The United States Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark covering 200 AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range, with an estimated value of USD 842 million.
Russian military flights near UK rising, defence chief says
The head of the British military has said Russia has flown as many long-range strategic aircraft near the UK's northern approaches so far in 2026 as it did in the whole of 2025, in remarks warning that the country faces its most dangerous period since the Cold War.
Starmer sets release deadline for Defence Investment Plan
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the government's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan will be published before the NATO Summit in July.
US Marine Corps retires its last Harrier jump jets
The United States Marine Corps has retired the AV-8B Harrier II, bringing to a close more than four decades of service for the distinctive jump jet.
