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
Chelsea sale funds still frozen, UK vows aid for Ukraine
The UK Government has confirmed that funds from the 2022 sale of Chelsea Football Club remain frozen in a UK bank account, as ministers continue to work on a legal mechanism to transfer the money to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
UK, allies expose Russian cyber campaign on defence firms
The UK and international partners have exposed a long-running Russian cyber campaign aimed at disrupting logistics, defence, and technology organisations supporting Ukraine, according to a new advisory published by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
The business of survival – Up close with Miysis DIRCM
At Leonardo UK’s Edinburgh site, engineers are developing what is considered one of the most advanced Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) systems currently available: Miysis.no,
How Leonardo’s Osprey radar tracks the unseen
Recently, George Allison had the opportunity to visit Leonardo’s radar development site in Edinburgh, where he was given an in-depth look at the cutting-edge Osprey radar system.
QinetiQ lands £1.54bn MOD deal, posts strong orders
QinetiQ secures £1.54bn MOD deal to modernise test & evaluation, supporting 1,200 jobs and boosting UK defence readiness.
Huge boost to RAF and Royal Navy aircrew training capacity
The eight-year contract, managed by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), aims to quadruple the number of Mission Aircrew trained annually—from around 35 to 140.
Images show missiles off the coast of Scotland
Dramatic images have emerged from NATO's Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, showcasing live missile launches over the waters off Scotland.
British Army sets range record with Javelin LWCLU live fire
The British Army has successfully carried out its first extended-range live fire of the Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LWCLU), hitting a target at 4km on Salisbury Plain—setting a record distance for the system and showcasing its growing capabilities.
McMaster: U.S. must maintain bases in Europe to deter Russia
In a candid interview with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster warned against scaling back U.S. presence in Europe.
Images show new frigate ahead of naming ceremony in Glasgow
New images show HMS Glasgow, the first of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates, berthed at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow ahead of its formal naming ceremony.
