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
Watch as British warship sails from Faslane at sunset
HMS Dragon has departed from Faslane under a glowing Scottish sunset to join the largest at-sea live-fire exercise in Europe—NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025.
Lockheed plans ‘Fifth Generation Plus’ F-35 upgrades
Lockheed Martin is planning to significantly enhance the capabilities of its F-35 fighter jet, aiming to deliver a “fifth generation plus” standard.
U.S. tests naval response to rising threats in Europe
NATO & US forces just wrapped Euro-Atlantic 2025, a major naval wargame testing crisis response in Europe. The outcome? We’ll know soon — results are being analysed.
British warships ‘open fire’ in Mediterranean
Royal Navy warships HMS Richmond and HMS Dauntless have been sharpening their gunnery skills in the Mediterranean as part of the UK’s flagship global naval mission, Operation Highmast.
The Royal Navy is still a global force, not a spent one
The Royal Navy has problems but calling it a “regional force” ignores its global reach and role as a convening power. It’s not perfect but it’s not irrelevant.
British warship sails South China Sea despite China warning
Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Spey has concluded a 16-day multinational exercise in the South China Sea, working alongside Commonwealth partners to rehearse joint responses to regional threats, including the simulated defence of Malaysian territory.
Iranian nationals arrested in suspected UK terror plot
Five men have been arrested as part of a pre-planned counter-terrorism operation led by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.
No change to reservist mobilisation policy
"Wherever possible, a minimum of 28 days’ formal notice will be given for contingency operations and 90 days for pre-planned operations."
UK in ‘regular talks’ with allies on missile production
The UK Government has confirmed that Defence Secretary John Healey is in regular discussions with European counterparts on boosting missile production capacity, amid growing demand across NATO.
Allied forces complete first UK-based C2 Warrior course
The United States Air Force’s premier operational-level Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course (C2WAC) has, for the first time, been delivered outside of the United States.
