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
Burnham to look at tracking cost of Russian attacks
The Prime Minister has said he will see what more can be done to monitor the cost of Russian hostile activity against Britain, after being told that no department collects the information.
Work starts on major RAF Waddington airfield overhaul
A refurbishment of the airfield at RAF Waddington has begun, covering aircraft bays, taxiways, drainage and approach lighting at the Lincolnshire station.
Iturri unveils Gritstone bid for Army mobility vehicle
The specialist vehicle manufacturer Iturri has put forward Gritstone for the British Army's Light Mobility Vehicle programme, with an industrial team built around Stellantis, TVS Supply Chain Solutions and Sonovision.
Airbus Valkyrie combat drone completes first European flight
Airbus and Kratos have completed the first European flight of the U740 Valkyrie, with the demonstrator reaching Mach 0.8 during a test campaign intended to support development of a European Collaborative Combat Aircraft capability by 2029.
Marham runway repairs done three weeks ahead of plan
Resurfacing work at RAF Marham has been completed in five weeks against an eight-week programme, and Lightning Force operations ran from a taxiway while all three runways were out of use.
HMS Dragon went from dry dock to deployment in a week
A Type 45 destroyer sent from maintenance to the eastern Mediterranean in seven days has returned to Portsmouth after 214 days away, having shielded the British bases in Cyprus from drone and missile attack.
Babcock signs veteran social enterprise as signage supplier
Babcock has appointed Royal British Veterans Enterprise as a signage supplier, giving the defence company a route to buy signage from a manufacturer whose workforce is largely made up of veterans and people with disabilities.
Royal Navy torpedo support overhaul named Whitehead2
A programme called WHITEHEAD2 will deliver a modernised through-life torpedo support solution for the Royal Navy from 2029, covering repair, maintenance and future capability development.
Light Gun spares hit by obsolescence and supply issues
The Army has assessed that the availability of spares for the L118 Light Gun has been challenged by a combination of obsolescence and supply chain constraints.
Russia to cut spending in real terms but boost defence
Russia has allocated 17.1 trillion roubles to national defence in its draft budget for 2027, around 35 per cent of all federal government spending, while planning a real terms reduction in overall spending.
