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
Ukraine reveals ‘game changer’ RAM-2X strike drone
UKRSPECSYSTEMS has finally put its name to RAM-2X, the 180km precision-strike drone Ukraine has been using in combat since 2024. The company's UK boss tells us why it stayed quiet and what it has been doing to Russian air defence.
Brimstone 3 moves closer to Protector clearance
Brimstone 3 integration with the RAF’s Protector remotely piloted aircraft has moved into the analysis stage after further weapons testing in the United States and UK.
Programme GRIFFIN leads UK work on NATO medical readiness
The Ministry of Defence has established Programme GRIFFIN to coordinate the UK military contribution to NATO’s Medical Action Plan.
Defence counter-intelligence unit fully operational in 2027
The Ministry of Defence’s new Defence Counter Intelligence Unit is not expected to become fully operational until 2027, with the unit having been launched in December 2025 using existing Defence Intelligence resources.
Streeting says UK ‘won’t flinch’ in support for Ukraine
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says Britain "won't flinch" in its support for Ukraine, as the UK pledges £100m for air defence and thousands more drones before winter.
US tells Europe to prepare for protracted Ukraine war
European countries should prepare for the possibility that the war in Ukraine continues for years while simultaneously rebuilding their own armed forces, a senior US defence official has told allies.
UK buys 890 parachutes for high-readiness airborne force
The Ministry of Defence has procured 890 additional parachutes as it works to align the Army’s airborne capability with plans for 16 Air Assault Brigade to lead very-high-readiness land crisis response.
Gun requirement pulled from Fleet Solid Support contract
The automatic small calibre gun requirement has been removed from the Fleet Solid Support manufacture contract with Navantia UK, at a cost of £1.7 million recorded as a constructive loss, because it no longer matches the Royal Navy's likely future gun solution.
No decision yet on drone defences for Army’s new vehicles
The Ministry of Defence has taken no decision on including a hard-kill counter-drone active protection system within the Mechanised Infantry Programme, though such opportunities are being explored.
Ministers hold to Swiftsure dismantling deadline this year
The Ministry of Defence remains committed to dismantling the former submarine Swiftsure by the end of 2026 despite the challenges recorded against the Submarine Dismantling Project in the latest major projects report.
