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
High value contracts awarded to support 3,000 MOD boats
The Ministry of Defence has awarded nine contracts worth GBP 283.5 million to five companies to maintain and support around 3,000 boats used by the UK Armed Forces and MOD Police.
Leonardo partners with Uplift360 on recycled defence materials
Leonardo has formed a partnership with UK scale-up Uplift360 to develop recycled carbon fibre from defence platforms and production waste, as part of efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on virgin materials.
Trump mocks British aircraft carriers in latest remarks
The US President has mocked the armed forces of a close ally once again, describing Britain's aircraft carriers as toys. This isn't satire.
Royal Navy urged to rebuild critical thinking culture
The Royal Navy must reinvest in developing leaders who can debate, challenge assumptions and think critically if it is to remain effective in combat, a new study has warned, according to research by the University of Exeter.
Union backs critical status for steel and shipbuilding
Unite has given a cautious welcome to a government move to designate steel, shipbuilding, AI and energy infrastructure as sectors critical to national security, according to the union.
NATO enters new chapter as threats intensify, says Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has set out a significant increase in defence spending and a strengthened deterrence posture in the Alliance 2025 Annual Report.
Pollard outlines defence reforms to speed up procurement
The UK is reforming procurement and expanding industrial partnerships to support faster capability delivery, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP has said.
Trump toy jibe at UK carriers is not about the ships
Donald Trump calling British aircraft carriers toys is not especially surprising in itself, he has said similar things about allies before and usually ties it back to defence spending or what he sees as weakness that week.
British fighter jets deploy to Romania
RAF Typhoon fighter jets have deployed to Romania to lead a NATO air policing mission as part of Operation Biloxi 2026, according to the Royal Air Force.
Thales unveils deployable AI mine warfare system
Thales has launched a new expeditionary mine countermeasures system designed to allow naval forces to conduct full missions from a wide range of platforms.
