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
NATO military chiefs tell industry they are ready to buy
Allied chiefs of defence have sent what NATO describes as a direct and united message to the defence industry that allies are ready to buy at scale.
Britain deepens nuclear ties with France and Australia
Britain is deepening its nuclear relationships with the United States, France and Australia, according to the annual update to Parliament published this week.
New Commons committee to scrutinise nuclear spending
A new House of Commons committee appointed by the Prime Minister is to be established to scrutinise expenditure and programmes across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
Navy yet to settle on guns for support ships
Consideration of the most appropriate gun solution for the Fleet Solid Support ships is ongoing.
QinetiQ to build digital twin of UK vehicle test range
QinetiQ and AVL have agreed to create a digital twin of the Hurn Proving Ground in Hampshire, allowing defence and commercial vehicles to be tested virtually before entering physical trials, according to QinetiQ.
NATO drills new layered air defence over Romania
NATO has carried out a multinational air and missile defence exercise over Romania as the Alliance shifts from traditional air policing towards a broader system designed to counter aircraft, drones and cruise and ballistic missiles.
UK NATO interoperability roadmap will remain secret
The UK’s NATO Interoperability Roadmap has been completed and is already being implemented, but the Government says it will not be published because it contains information on defence planning and capability development.
Engine fault response led to fatal Merlin ditching
A split diaphragm in a Royal Navy Merlin’s engine system, followed by an incorrect diagnosis of the emergency, led to the ditching of the helicopter while operating with HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2024.
Ferguson Marine to build tugboats for commercial sale
Ferguson Marine is to build tugboats for commercial sale while Scottish Government due diligence delays four promised vessels.
Britain contracts drone-ship sensors to track air threats
Project HORUS, the Royal Navy effort to deploy persistent air-search sensors on uncrewed maritime platforms, is now under contract as the service moves ahead with a system intended to detect and track airborne threats.
