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
HII’s ROMULUS unmanned vessel reaches 30% build mark
HII has confirmed that construction of the prototype for its new ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels has reached around 30 per cent completion, with the programme remaining on track for sea trials in late 2026
British troops land ‘in force’ in Arctic region
Royal Marines are deploying to northern Norway "in force" as the United Kingdom and Norway expand their military cooperation in the High North, according to the Royal Navy.
Dstl awards follow-on contract for autonomous vessel support
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a follow-on contract to L3 Harris ASV to provide storage, maintenance and repair services for a fleet of government-owned surface vessels.
UK plans £64.5m mid-life upgrade for Titan and Trojan
The Ministry of Defence has published a transparency notice outlining plans to award a contract for the mid-life update of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armoured engineer vehicles.
American stealth drone linked to Venezuela operation
A highly classified U.S. stealth surveillance drone has been tentatively linked to recent American military activity connected to events in Venezuela, although no official...
U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe
Recent U.S. military air movements into the United Kingdom indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, UK Defence Journal understands.
British and French jets strike target in Syria
Royal Air Force aircraft have conducted joint airstrikes against an Islamic State underground facility in Syria alongside French forces.
Maduro captured and flown out of Venezuela after US strikes
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and removed from the country following what he described as a large-scale US military operation overnight.
US helicopter opens fire on Venezuelan military facility
Video footage circulating from Caracas appears to show a helicopter conducting a rocket attack against ground targets during the overnight strikes in Venezuela.
Another defence site attacked by Palestine group in Scotland
A defence site near Edinburgh was attacked in an incident linked to pro-Palestine activism, with a break-in reported at premises on Eskmills Road, Musselburgh. Police enquiries are ongoing.
