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
Weaknesses found in UK defence industrial supply wargame
The UK has disclosed details of a wargame conducted with industry in 2024, designed to test the defence industrial base under wartime conditions.
MOD confirms no plans to cut senior officer numbers
The Ministry of Defence has stated that there is no formal target to reduce the number of senior military officers across the UK Armed Forces.
RAF Voyager tanker lease costs £6bn since 2008
The average annual cost of the Voyager PFI programme was approximately £353 million per year from 2008 to 2025.
New E-7 flypast at RIAT cancelled due to technical issues
The anticipated flypast of the Royal Air Force’s new E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft at the RIAT has been cancelled due to technical issues.
New BAE Leadership Academy opens in Barrow
A new Leadership Academy has opened in Barrow to provide world-class training for those designing and building the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
Pollard: Britain must ’embrace autonomy’ to stay ahead in war
Speaking in London on 17 July, Luke Pollard laid out a vision for air force transformation driven by automation, digital targeting, and expanded defence spending.
Huge American and British aircraft carriers meet in Pacific
HMS Prince of Wales and USS George Washington operated side-by-side in the Pacific alongside a combined escort force from a number of allies nations.
Wedgetail cuts ‘poor decision making’ blasts Akehurst
"This essential programme was vandalised by the previous Government. It is a stunning example of poor decision making", said Luke Akehurst MP.
MOD backs Typhoon export push after no new UK orders
The Ministry of Defence has said it is actively supporting export campaigns for the Typhoon combat aircraft as BAE Systems seeks to keep production lines running at Warton.
UK-EU pact sees early steps but ministers eye NATO focus
Ministers have been careful to stress that cooperation with the EU will remain complementary to NATO’s core role in European defence.
