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
Wedgetail equipment redesigned and recertified, MPs told
Certain items within the E-7 Wedgetail programme required re-design and consequently re-certification, with further detail on specific military systems and certification activities withheld for reasons of operational security.
Type 31 support deal being rethought
The Type 31 Through Life Support procurement has been discontinued after a review concluded that the assumptions behind it no longer reflected the right route for supporting the class.
Russians who say they spied for Ukraine tell their story
Two Russian men who say they secretly worked with Ukraine's intelligence services have given accounts of operations carried out against military assets and personnel inside Russia, in a BBC documentary.
Al Carns asks how Britain will organise for drone war
Britain's response to the uncrewed formations being stood up in the United States, Germany and Ukraine runs through the hybrid Navy and the investment going into innovation and drone technology, the Defence Secretary told the Commons.
Army to finish fifth generation force design this year
The Army expects to complete the current phase of its Fifth Generation Land Force design work by the end of 2026, with further refinement and force testing continuing inside the wider Integrated Force Design process.
Britain is not at war with Russia, says minister
Russia is conducting a campaign of hybrid attacks and sabotage across Europe, but the two countries are not at war and Britain does not seek confrontation, according to an answer given in Parliament.
Treasury takes on cost of Ukraine security guarantees
The Treasury has taken on responsibility for the cost of further support for ongoing international objectives, including Ukraine security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire, transferring that risk away from the Ministry of Defence.
Two re-arrested over alleged help to Iranian intelligence
Two men have been re-arrested in the investigation into activity close to RAF Fairford last month on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service.
No service dates set for Royal Navy’s drone warships
No specific service entry dates have been set for the Common Combat Vessel or the four classes of uncrewed platform that make up the Hybrid Navy, and planning assumptions support progressive introduction from the early 2030s.
Brimstone 3 cleared for use on Protector drone
Operational clearances are now in place for the use of Brimstone 3 on the Protector RG Mk1, after trial data was reviewed, according to an answer given in Parliament.
