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
Scot Gov rules out barring China firms from ferry bids
Scottish Labour’s Paul Sweeney had called on ministers to block bids from Chinese shipyards, but the government has refused, saying there is "no policy or approach that excludes Chinese companies from bidding for work on Scottish Government led or funded projects."
Russian casualties exceed 1.1m since invasion says Britain
Britain's Ministry of Defence has assessed that Russia has likely sustained approximately 1,140,000 casualties, both killed and wounded, since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
British and French helicopters in huge air assault exercse
An initial formation of eight Apache, 10 Wildcat, two Chinook and four Gazelle helicopters carried out an 'elephant walk' at Wattisham Flying Station in Suffolk before lifting off together.
Britain looking to buy 20 new naval drone vessels
The Royal Navy has launched market engagement for Project Beehive, a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels intended to advance its hybrid force by supporting tactics and warfare development while serving as an experimental platform for autonomous systems.
Lords accuse SNP of neglecting Scotland’s defence skills
Lord Bruce said Norway’s £10bn frigate order shows it values Scotland’s defence skills more than the Scottish Government does.
British carrier to join NATO drill to send message to Russia
The UK Carrier Strike Group has returned to the Mediterranean to take part in large-scale NATO exercises, a move officials described as a signal of allied resolve.
Nearly 200 drone sightings near UK military sites this year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there have been 187 drone sightings near high-security military establishments across the UK since the start of 2025.
Britain accelerating military drone production
Defence Minister Al Carns told MPs that the UK is accelerating drone production and reforming procurement to bring uncrewed systems into service faster, following lessons learned from Ukraine’s battlefield use of drones.
Ministers urge Peel to act on Inchgreen for defence jobs
UK ministers see Inchgreen Dry Dock as a prime site for defence manufacturing, but warned owner Peel Ports must “step up” after years of decline, according to the Greenock Telegraph.
UK and Germany speeding up new 2,000km strike missile
Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that work on the joint UK-German long-range strike missile is speeding up, describing it as one of several major milestones under the Trinity House defence agreement.
