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
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.
Streeting rejects claim Scotland’s coast is undefended
Suggesting that Scotland's coast is undefended is both inaccurate and irresponsible, the Defence Secretary told the Commons.
Navantia UK wins second Methil export vessel order
Navantia UK has secured a second new-build vessel export contract for its Methil yard in Fife and is recruiting 60 additional skilled workers as activity at the site increases.
American F-22 stealth jet controls combat drone
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor has directed a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft during an airborne tactical-control demonstration, with the fighter pilot issuing commands that were interpreted and executed autonomously by the uncrewed aircraft.
No new outsourcing at Fylingdales, minister says
The Ministry of Defence has refused to publish a risk assessment of private sector involvement in running the Solid State Phased Array Radar at RAF Fylingdales, saying the recent contract activity continues arrangements that have been in place for years.
Ukraine’s Delta system proves NATO compatible at sea
Ukrainian personnel ran maritime operations through the Delta combat system at NATO's REPMUS 2026 exercise in Portugal, integrating every asset transmitting data to NATO standards.
Firms queue for Ukraine’s captured Russian weapons data
Ukraine has received more than 650 applications to register on TrophyLab, its web portal for the study of captured Russian equipment, of which 389 came from foreign defence manufacturers.
Britain puts stealth fighters to sea in the High North
British F-35 jets will fly from HMS Prince of Wales in the Arctic and North Atlantic when the carrier sails from Portsmouth on Sunday, returning fifth-generation airpower to the skies of the High North.
Britain deploys carrier to Arctic and North Atlantic
HMS Prince of Wales sails from Portsmouth on Sunday for the Arctic and North Atlantic, leading the UK Carrier Strike Group into the second phase of Operation Firecrest under NATO command.
Ukraine downed four thousand seven hundred air targets
Ukrainian air defences destroyed more than 4,700 drones and missiles during September while repelling large-scale Russian attacks, and neutralised more than 48,000 tactical uncrewed aerial vehicles over the same month.
