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
Experts outline views on naval capability gapping
A new feature in Britain’s World, the Council on Geostrategy’s online magazine, asks if the United Kingdom is right to accept capability gaps today in pursuit of future readiness.
Princess Royal opens new BAE shipbuilding academy in Glasgow
The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, a flagship training centre designed to prepare thousands of workers for careers building some of the Royal Navy’s most advanced warships.
MPs propose UK-Ukraine defence tech hub
Fred Thomas MP says a UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Production Hub is a "strategic no-brainer"—proposing UK-built kit be shipped straight to Ukraine, with jobs and capability retained at home.
Why ‘Operation Highmast’ matters to the UK
Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
Decision on more rocket artillery still pending
The Ministry of Defence has not yet reached a decision on whether to acquire an additional 15 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers and one more Repair and Recovery Vehicle (RRV), citing the ongoing Strategic Defence Review as a determining factor.
British stealth jets to hit full carrier strike combat power
This is the first time Britain's F-35 force will be deployed at full scale from a Royal Navy carrier.
No rank changes planned as defence reforms take shape
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it does not currently intend to alter the rank structure of the Armed Forces’ senior leadership, nor replace key military positions with civil servants, as part of its sweeping Defence Reform agenda.
Cyber resilience key to UK defence says Minister
The UK faces a persistent and growing threat from global cyber adversaries, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard warning that the nation must continue to build resilience, grow its cyber forces, and rethink recruitment models to meet the evolving challenge.
MOD confirms over £360 million paid in hearing loss claims
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that over £360 million has been paid in common law compensation for hearing loss claims involving military and civilian personnel since 2003, though the full scale of the issue remains difficult to quantify due to data limitations.
The importance of the Royal Air Force surveillance fleet
ISTAR doesn’t make headlines. It doesn’t dogfight or drop bombs. But it enables everything that does.
