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
Spear 3 missile now looking at ‘early 2030s’ service entry
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the planned in-service date for the Spear Capability 3 air-to-surface weapon has been pushed to the early 2030s, according to a draft timeline.
MQ-9B considered for new carrier early warning aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the General Atomics MQ-9B is being evaluated as a potential carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) platform for the Royal Navy.
British nuclear sub loads up on Tomahawk cruise missiles
HMS Astute has been spotted loading Tomahawk cruise missiles in Gibraltar.
British warship shoots down drone off coast of Scotland
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon has successfully shot down a supersonic drone off the coast of Scotland during Exercise Formidable Shield 25.
MoD confirms challenges in meeting housing repair targets
The Ministry of Defence has provided new details regarding the challenges faced in meeting urgent repair targets for Service Family Accommodation.
Lowe rebuked again on using Royal Navy warships in Channel
Rupert Lowe, Independent MP for Great Yarmouth, has again been told that "Defence assets are procured for Defence tasks" and are not primarily intended for border security operations.
Britain unveils new large, uncrewed submarine
Excalibur will primarily focus on Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and stealth operations, leveraging its capacity to carry bespoke payloads.
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins appointed as First Sea Lord
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, as well as Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty, marking a historic first for a Royal Marine to take on the role.
Britain and Germany to build 2,000km range strike missiles
The UK and Germany have announced a new collaboration to develop a long-range precision strike weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 km.
Missiles flying off Scottish coast in huge exercise
In one of the world's largest live-fire exercises, NATO warships are testing integrated missile defence at QinetiQ’s Hebrides range – extending to about four and a half times the size of the UK. #FormidableShield
