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
Healey resignation ‘grave moment’ says Defence Committee
The Commons Defence Committee has called John Healey's resignation a "grave moment", with chair Tan Dhesi saying the government "must take that warning with the utmost seriousness".
Healey exit must wake government to the threats, says Downie
The United Kingdom is a frontline nation already in conflict with Russia at sea, in the air and in cyberspace, and the government must wake up to that reality in the wake of John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary, Labour MP Graeme Downie has said.
Healey quits as Defence Secretary over funding row
John Healey has resigned as Secretary of State for Defence, telling the Prime Minister that the financial settlement behind the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan falls well short of what the country needs.
AUKUS AI not yet flying on RAF P-8 Poseidons
AI algorithms developed under AUKUS Pillar 2 have not yet been deployed on RAF P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the Ministry of Defence has told Parliament.
British firms named in UK huge Ukraine drone deal
The majority of the United Kingdom's largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, set to deliver at least 120,000 drones this year, will be spent with British firms.
Iran war hits UK deliveries of US-made munitions
The conflict in Iran has changed the delivery schedules of some US-manufactured munitions destined for the British armed forces, the Ministry of Defence has told Parliament.
The real test of the Defence Investment Plan is endurance
The Defence Investment Plan will be judged on whether Britain can sustain the forces it fields.
Red Arrows Hawk T1 fleet running low on fatigue life
Fourteen of the twenty-four Hawk T1 jets still on the books of the Royal Air Force have used up more than eighty per cent of their fatigue index, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Britain pauses plan to militarise VIP transport jets
Britain's plan to put its two Falcon 900LX ministerial jets onto the Military Aircraft Register and to fit them with the defensive countermeasures needed for dangerous airspace has been paused while other work takes priority.
NATO kicks off huge BALTOPS drill to deter Russia
Around 6,000 troops from 15 NATO nations and a 20-ship task force have set sail from Gdynia for BALTOPS 2026, the alliance's biggest annual Baltic exercise.
