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
Rutte says Trump has ‘a big point’ on Arctic security
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said US President Donald Trump has "a big point" on Arctic security, as NATO launched a new initiative aimed at increasing coordination and vigilance in the High North amid growing Russian and Chinese activity.
UK develops options for future ice patrol ship capability
The Ministry of Defence has said it is developing options for a future Ice Patrol Ship capability, following questions about command arrangements and cost contributions for a shared ice cutter role in the British Antarctic Territory.
NATO: Russia’s modest gains come at staggering human cost
Russian forces are making only incremental advances in Ukraine, with no decisive battlefield breakthroughs, while sustaining losses that a senior NATO official described as unprecedented in modern European warfare.
Babcock secures new French military pilot training contract
Babcock France has secured a new contract from the French Armed Forces Commissariat Service to provide pilot training for the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy.
UK pledges huge air defence boost for Ukraine
The UK will provide more than £500 million in urgent air defence support for Ukraine, the Defence Secretary has announced at NATO Headquarters in Brussels
UK refuses to explain why Protector drone missed IOC
The Ministry of Defence has declined to explain why the new Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft has not yet reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC), despite the programme previously being expected to achieve that milestone in 2025.
MoD promises faster recruitment with job offers in 10 days
The government is working towards: "delivering the ambition to make a conditional offer of employment to candidates within 10 days, and a provisional training start date within 30 days".
Rutte urges rapid air defence build-up across NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that the Alliance must urgently accelerate production of air defence systems and ammunition, as Defence Ministers prepare to meet in Brussels.
Reeves urges Europe to widen joint defence procurement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has called for closer defence and industrial cooperation with Europe, urging allies to pursue joint procurement and deeper interoperability as a...
UK carrier drone plan moves on without catapults
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Navy programmes Project VIXEN and Project ARK ROYAL are no longer in use, with both efforts now absorbed into a broader Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy.
