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
More join British Armed Forces than leave for full year
More people joined the UK's Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, resulting in a net gain.
Britain wants laser armed ground vehicle drones
Britain is seeking counter-drone technology that could lead to autonomous laser weapons mounted on Army vehicles and, later, uncrewed ground vehicles.
Dhesi presses PM on pathway to three per cent
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi has pressed the PM for a pathway to three per cent of GDP on defence by 2030, telling the Commons that "vibes alone just will not be enough".
MOD targets two-year contract deadline for major platforms
The Ministry of Defence has set a target of reducing the average time to first contract for major platforms such as tanks, frigates and aircraft from six years to two.
Warrior conversion under way for uncrewed mine breaching
Work has begun on converting Warrior infantry fighting vehicles into uncrewed minefield breaching platforms as part of the trial phase of Project ATILLA.
Cadet force expansion target pushed back to 2035
The Ministry of Defence has pushed back its target for expanding the UK's cadet forces by 30% from 2030 to 2035, while confirming that the funding required to support the planned increase has yet to be finalised.
RAF receives Saab Giraffe 1X radars for drone defence
Saab UK has delivered Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Royal Air Force for use in counter-drone operations, with the equipment intended to support the detection and tracking of uncrewed aerial systems on deployed operations.
UK ship requisition may fail in wartime, report warns
Britain's existing system for requisitioning civilian merchant vessels cannot guarantee that suitable ships and crews will actually be available during a military crisis, according to the Council on Geostrategy.
US sealift fleet costs less than five F-35s
The United States guarantees access to 60 commercially operated ships for an annual cost equivalent to fewer than five F-35 fighters, a model NATO should consider adopting more widely, according to the Council on Geostrategy.
Petraeus urges UK to lead NATO military overhaul
Britain should become the first major Western country to reorganise its defence institutions around lessons emerging from the war in Ukraine, General David Petraeus has told the House of Lords.
