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 confirms 434 Lariam claims settled with veterans’ solicitors
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that all 434 legal claims brought by Hilary Meredith Solicitors on behalf of Armed Forces personnel over the use of the anti-malarial drug Lariam have been settled.
Medals being considered for HMS Diamond crew
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is considering medallic recognition for the crew of HMS Diamond for their service between November 2023 and July 2024, a period that saw the destroyer engage in multiple live combat operations in the Red Sea.
Army’s ageing Watchkeeper drone to stay in service to 2027
The British Army’s Watchkeeper uncrewed air system is now expected to remain in service until March 2027, with retirement originally planned to start in March this year.
Downed Russian drone displayed in British parliament
Parliament will today host the first-ever UK display of an Iranian-made Shahed-136 attack drone, the weapon Russia has used extensively against Ukraine.
RAF expands Indo-Pacific role in Exercise Bersama Lima 2025
Royal Air Force aircraft and personnel played a central role in Exercise Bersama Lima 2025, the annual Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) exercise involving Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
NATO chief mocks ‘limping’ Russian submarine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has ridiculed Russia after one of its submarines, the Novorossiysk, suffered a reported malfunction off the French coast.
Tugendhat: Govt ‘threw Matt Collins under the bus’
Former Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has accused the government of “throwing Matt Collins under the bus” in handling the failed China spy case.
Five NATO nations lead rehabilitation effort in Ukraine
Five NATO Allies have joined forces to rebuild and modernise Ukraine’s military rehabilitation network under Operation Renovator.
Rolls-Royce signs digital engineering deal with Siemens
Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens to advance digital optimisation and improve efficiency across its engineering operations, according to the company.
Poland conducts first European live-fire test of IBCS system
Poland's Ministry of National Defence has conducted the first successful European live-fire test of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), developed by Northrop Grumman, during the Iron Defender exercise in Ustka.
