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
Royal Marines fire mortars in Arctic Norway training
Royal Marines have carried out live mortar firing drills in northern Norway as part of preparations for a major NATO exercise and an expanded UK role in Arctic security.
EU official warns Russian shadow fleet threatens Europe
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the EU's top diplomatic official Belén Martinez Carbonell warned that Russia's shadow fleet is now one of the most direct maritime security threats facing Europe. #MSC2026
Rutte in Munich: Europe stepping up to lead NATO
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said allies are undergoing a "real shift in mindset", with Europe taking greater responsibility for defence. #MSC2026
World’s largest drone fleet deployed to deter Russia
NATO says it deployed the world's largest unmanned fleet in the Baltic, operating 50 drones before the US added another 20, as a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to using frigates for constant patrols.
Labour MP calls for NATO ‘neighbourhood’ model for decisions
Graeme Downie MP says the NATO consensus model is too slow for modern crises and should adopt a "neighbourhood" approach, empowering regional allies like the UK to act fast and deny Russia the chance to exploit delays.
UK set to increase spending on long-range missiles
The UK will spend more than GBP 400 million this financial year on long-range precision and hypersonic weapons, as the government moves to scale up joint missile development programmes with key European allies.
Britain accelerating hypersonic missile development
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a new £12 million contract aimed at accelerating development of a sovereign UK hypersonic missile capability.
American warship collides with supply vessel
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun has collided with the fast combat support ship USNS Supply during an underway replenishment.
Most powerful warship on Earth heading to Iran
The United States is redeploying the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, in a move that will place two US carrier strike groups in the region amid renewed tensions with Iran.
Russia has suffered 1.3 million casualties in Ukraine
Russia has suffered around 1.3 million casualties since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including around 400,000 in 2025 alone, a senior NATO official told journalists at NATO Headquarters.
