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
Tugendhat warns legacy bill risks exposing UK troops
Tom Tugendhat warned that the government is in danger of reopening unresolved conflicts from the Troubles in a way that could undermine national security and weaken the UK’s ability to defend itself.
Gov pressed on ‘wartime mindset’ as peers raise SME delays
During a debate in the House of Lords, peers challenged ministers over the pace of reform, the lack of opportunities for SMEs and the continuing use of overseas suppliers for core equipment.
Russia warned as ship sits off Scotland and targets aircraft
Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a direct warning to the Kremlin after the Russian intelligence-gathering ship Yantar returned to the northern approaches of the UK and targeted RAF crews with laser devices.
Elistair adds comms and ISR package to Khronos tethered drone
Elistair has introduced a new dual payload option for its Khronos tethered drone system, pairing a Silvus StreamCaster 4200P tactical radio with a Nextvision DragonEye2 electro-optical camera.
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.
