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
Thales UK shows us the True Hunter sighting system
We were shown Thales UK’s True Hunter system, the company’s latest stabilised sighting technology now progressing onto Challenger 3, Ajax and other European platforms.
UK identifies potential sites for new explosives plants
The government has entered the next phase of its plan to restore domestic munitions and energetics production, naming 13 locations across the UK as potential sites for new factories intended to boost 'long term warfighting readiness'.
Report warns UK’s shrinking mass is eroding NATO leadership
A major Defence Committee report released today raises persistent concerns about the UK’s force structure.
UK ability to fully defend itself from armed attack in doubt
The Defence Committee has issued a blunt warning that the UK may no longer meet its duty to maintain the ability to resist armed attack.
UK workshare in FSS programme to rise on later ships
The Ministry of Defence says UK labour hours in the Fleet Solid Support Ship programme will rise despite shifting some ship-1 fabrication to Spain, arguing that increased work on ships 2 and 3 ensures no loss of domestic output.
UK still weighing sites for new ‘always on’ munitions plants
The Ministry of Defence says decisions on the locations of six new ammunition factories remain under consideration.
F-22 jet controls MQ-20 combat drone in advanced trials
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris have completed a new crewed-uncrewed teaming demonstration in which an F-22 Raptor directly commanded an MQ-20 Avenger unmanned jet.
Poland probes foreign-linked blast on key Ukraine rail line
Poland is investigating what officials describe as foreign-directed sabotage on a key rail line used for Ukraine-bound aid after an explosive device blew apart part of the Warsaw-Lublin route.
Sir David Davis warns NI legacy plan risks lawfare fallout
The Conservative MP has delivered a lengthy adjournment debate warning that forthcoming Northern Ireland legacy legislation risks entrenching “vexatious lawfare” against veterans while ignoring what he described as decades of de facto amnesties for paramilitaries.
Second Sea Lord welcomes new sailors at HMS Raleigh
Sixty-four recruits have completed ten weeks of initial naval training at HMS Raleigh and formally joined the Royal Navy during a pass-out parade attended by the Second Sea Lord.
