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
Rolls-Royce outlines progress on AUKUS delivery push
James Lowe of Rolls-Royce told UK Defence Journal at UDT 2026 that AUKUS is driving reactor progress, workforce expansion and major infrastructure growth in the UK and Australia. #UDT2026
UK submarines to focus on Atlantic and Med, Lovegrove says
The bulk of the UK attack submarine fleet will continue to be focused on the Atlantic and Mediterranean despite the Indo-Pacific dimension of AUKUS, according to Sir Stephen Lovegrove. #UDT2026
Rolls-Royce sets out defence case for modular reactor at UDT
Speaking to the UK Defence Journal, Rolls-Royce has outlined how its Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) could support both defence operations and wider energy resilience. #UDT2026
Airbus preps Kratos drone for European mission system flight
Airbus is preparing two Kratos Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for their first flight with a European mission system later this year, as the company works towards offering the German Air Force an operational capability by 2029.
Ukraine and Norway agree drone and air defence priorities
Ukraine and Norway have agreed on priority areas for defence cooperation including air defence, unmanned systems, and defence innovation ahead of the next Ramstein-format meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
British Army trials drone warfare from moving tanks
Exercise Senne Hussar saw soldiers trial the launch of surveillance and strike drones from moving armoured vehicles, with live feeds shared across all troops in real time without crews needing to dismount.
Ukraine ramps up ground robot use on the front line
Ukraine's Defence Forces conducted over 9,000 combat and logistical missions using unmanned ground vehicles in March, continuing a rapid expansion in the use of ground robots on the front line.
Lib Dems to put defence at heart of Scottish industry
Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Alex Cole-Hamilton will pledge to make defence a central pillar of his party’s industrial and skills strategies ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Carns warns UK must adapt faster or risk future war
Armed Forces Minister Alistair Carns, in a speech at the London Defence Conference, said the UK must adapt faster to modern warfare or risk falling behind potential adversaries. #LDC2026
Multiple British naval ships track Russian vessels around UK
HMS Somerset, HMS St Albans, HMS Mersey and RFA Tideforce were involved in operations to shadow multiple Russian vessels, including a surfaced submarine, as they transited the English Channel and North Sea.
