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
New Defence Industrial Council to meet in June
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the newly established Defence Industrial Joint Council (DIJC) will hold its first meeting in June 2025, replacing the Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) as the UK’s main strategic body for engagement with the defence industry.
British firepower deployed to Finland in show of strength
Hundreds of British troops, Apache helicopters, and rocket systems have been deployed to Finland as part of a major NATO exercise, marking a significant show of allied firepower on the alliance’s eastern flank.
RAF explains what ‘7700’ alerts really mean for aircraft
If you spot a 7700 squawk next time you’re checking FlightRadar, take a breath. It’s most likely a routine precaution—and another sign that RAF personnel are doing their job to the highest standard.
L3Harris and Airbus integrate systems on new helicopter drone
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and L3Harris Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to advance the development of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector, an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota helicopter.
Leonardo partners with Faculty AI to accelerate defence tech
Leonardo UK has announced a strategic partnership with London-based AI specialist Faculty, aimed at integrating advanced artificial intelligence into next-generation defence capabilities.
Skynet 6A military satellite hits assembly milestone in UK
The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite, Skynet 6A, has reached a critical milestone in its development.
Fleet of NATO warships converge in Glasgow
A group of NATO warships has arrived in Glasgow following the conclusion of Exercise Formidable Shield 2025, NATO’s largest live-fire integrated air and missile defence exercise.
MOD seeks new secondary radar for Royal Navy submarines
The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry input to replace the Royal Navy’s ageing secondary radar systems aboard Astute- and Vanguard-class submarines, following persistent reliability concerns with the current solution.
A look inside Leonardo UK in Edinburgh
Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.
Behind the scenes with Leonardo’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar
Inside Leonardo’s Edinburgh facility, engineers are building what’s been called the most advanced combat radar ever developed in Europe. The ECRS Mk2 will transform the RAF Typhoon’s ability to detect, jam, and fight in contested airspace. George Allison went behind the scenes to take a closer look.
