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
UK declines assessment of US military Grok use
The Ministry of Defence has declined to assess the potential operational impact of the United States introducing new generative artificial intelligence tools such as Grok into its military networks.
NATO shifts Arctic command under Norfolk headquarters
NATO has elevated the strategic importance of the High North by realigning its operational command boundaries, placing the Arctic and Nordic region under a single transatlantic command structure centred on Joint Force Command Norfolk.
NATO ready to fight tonight as SACEUR warns threats rising
NATO senior military leadership has warned that the Alliance must remain prepared to respond immediately to escalating security threats.
NATO leaders seek to calm fears over Greenland tensions
Senior NATO military leaders moved to project unity and reassurance in Brussels as growing concern over Greenland and Arctic security spilled into public debate.
Royal Navy ship fires weapons during Pacific patrol
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar has conducted live gunnery training in the Coral Sea as part of her ongoing Indo-Pacific deployment.
Rutte warns NATO must boost defence output to deter Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that European allies must urgently expand defence industrial production, arguing that while the Alliance can defend itself today, long-term deterrence will fail without significantly higher output.
RAF officer appointed Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer has been appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, becoming the most senior UK officer within the Alliance military command structure.
NATO leaders stress role of NCOs in alliance readiness
Senior enlisted leaders from NATO nations have been briefed at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on the Alliance’s approach to readiness and decision-making, according to NATO.
UK declines to detail Ukraine peacekeeping plans
The Ministry of Defence is keeping quiet in Parliament on the composition, size or participating nations of a proposed multinational force for Ukraine, citing operational security concerns.
UK to increase military staff at NATO HQ in Brussels
The UK is set to increase its military footprint at NATO headquarters in Brussels, with seven additional posts to be added to the International Military Staff over the next three years, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
