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
Russia seizes area larger than Manchester in one month
Defence Secretary John Healey has warned that Russian forces seized more than 550 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory last month.
RAF chief proposes European exercise zone in Baltic
Speaking at the Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference, Knighton called for NATO members to establish a multinational space where land, sea, air, cyber and space capabilities can be jointly exercised.
Lloyd’s Register to support British submarine fleet
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a 12-month contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide in-service support for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
Minister signals support for expanding RAF Wedgetail fleet
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard signals support for expanding the RAF’s Wedgetail fleet when economic conditions allow.
Britain unveils design for new fighter jet demonstrator
Led by BAE Systems in partnership with Rolls-Royce, MBDA UK and the Ministry of Defence, the aircraft is the first crewed supersonic combat demonstrator developed in the UK in over 40 years.
Francois slams Boeing and demands clarity on Wedgetail
Shadow Defence Minister Mark Francois has issued a stark warning over the UK’s lack of airborne early warning capability, demanding urgent answers from the Ministry of Defence.
Air Marshal Harv Smyth appointed new Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Harv Smyth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff.
UK Government launches massive upgrade of Clyde naval base
UK Government launches 'Clyde 2070' with an initial £250m investment to modernise Faslane, support next-gen submarines, and boost jobs and infrastructure in Scotland.
UK expands infantry role for Ares alongside Boxer
The Ministry of Defence has indicated an in the role of the Ares armoured vehicle within the British Army, suggesting that the tracked platform could now be deployed alongside Boxer in future infantry formations.
UK-led INVICTUS targets 2031 flight for Mach 5 spaceplane
A British-led aerospace consortium has unveiled a bold new programme to develop a Mach 5-capable reusable aircraft, targeting its first flight by early 2031.
