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
MoD plans huge £2.9bn sensor support contract with Thales UK
The Ministry of Defence has published its intent to award a 15-year, £2.9 billion contract to Thales UK Limited for the in-service support of a wide range of maritime sensors used across the Royal Navy’s surface ships and submarines.
Ukraine destroys Russian bombers in historic drone raid
In what analysts are calling a defining moment in modern warfare, Ukraine launched Operation Spider Web on 1 June 2025 — a large-scale, coordinated drone assault that struck deep into Russian territory, targeting five military airbases.
UK signals progress on drone sub-hunting fleet for Atlantic
Britain’s Atlantic drone patrol fleet is moving ahead — new MOD notice confirms procurement plans for autonomous sub-hunting vessels under Project CABOT.
NATO forces test ACE in Nordic highway landing drills
NATO forces have demonstrated Agile Combat Employment (ACE) tactics in a series of recent highway landing drills in Finland and Sweden, with aircraft operating from austere locations to simulate operations under contested conditions.
UK to build six new weapons and factories to re-arm forces
The "at least" six new UK weapons factories come as the Strategic Defence Review recommends the creation of an ‘always-on’ production capacity to sustain priority munitions.
Britain to buy 7,000 new long-range weapons
The UK Government will procure up to 7,000 domestically built long-range weapons according to details from the forthcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
UK signals £16.5m plan for deep-water ROV system
The Ministry of Defence has indicated plans to procure a deep-water Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system for military salvage operations, with an estimated contract value of £16.5 million including VAT.
SNP policy ‘kills’ £11m naval welding project on the Clyde
SNP "hostility" to defence jobs slammed by Labour MP Graeme Downie: "Skilled working-class Scots are losing out because of out-of-date dogma"
Latvia to build ASCOD IFVs as Patria begins local assembly
The first completed units are expected to roll off the line in June 2026.
RAF Mildenhall tests drone defence in Skyway Chariot drill
Airmen from the 100th Security Forces Squadron responded to a simulated drone incursion during Skyway Chariot, a combat readiness inspection conducted at RAF Mildenhall...
