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
Downie calls for pension reform to fund defence
Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, has said the debate around defence funding risks placing disproportionate burden on younger people while avoiding more politically difficult choices.
American supercarrier downs drones with new laser weapon
The U.S. Navy has conducted live-fire testing of a containerised laser weapon system aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.
New Scottish forum launched to shape security debate
Former MP and defence spokesman Stewart McDonald launches Scottish Security Dialogue, a new cross-party forum on security and resilience in Scotland.
QinetiQ joins Spitfire anniversary flypast
QinetiQ’s Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) has taken part in a national commemorative flight marking the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Supermarine Spitfire.
Former carrier captain to run marathon for veteran charity
Former HMS Prince of Wales commanding officer Will Blackett is raising funds for Tom Harrison House by running the 2026 London Marathon.
British aircraft carrier back at sea
HMS Queen Elizabeth has left Rosyth following her extended maintenance period and is now in the Firth of Forth, with the aircraft carrier expected to head out to sea in the coming days.
The crisis behind Britain’s record-breaking submarine patrols
A 205-day Vanguard patrol has exposed the mounting industrial strain behind the UK's nuclear deterrent
The air bridge sustaining US operations in the Middle East
Open-source tools have made it possible to track and map the air bridge sustaining U.S. military operations across the Middle East, revealing the structure and scale of a logistics network that until recently would have been largely invisible to anyone outside government and military circles.
UK draws on Ukraine kit lessons, bearskin debate continues
The Ministry of Defence is drawing on lessons from Ukraine to inform improvements to body armour, including feedback from female personnel.
British aircraft carrier set to return to sea shortly
HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to depart Rosyth following an extended maintenance period, with temporary airspace restrictions in place over the Firth of Forth ahead of her sailing.
