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
Ministers face defence trade-offs as costs rise, CDS says
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton dismissed reports of a £28 billion funding shortfall in the defence programme as “speculation” as MPs pressed him over delays to the Defence Investment Plan.
HII expands UK drone vessel operations hub at Portchester
US defence firm HII has doubled the size of its unmanned systems facility in Hampshire, strengthening its long-term presence in the UK and positioning the site as a European hub for autonomous maritime operations.
Faslane nuclear base tugboats may be built in China
Tugboats intended to support operations at the UK’s nuclear submarine base at Faslane may be built in China under a major base services replacement programme.
Britain is building a ballistic missile for Ukraine
The Nightfall ballistic missile programme, first disclosed last year, has now been formally confirmed as a UK-led effort intended for Ukrainian use while also informing future British long-range strike capabilities.
U.S. carrier in live fire drill to deter China aggression
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has carried out live-fire exercises in the South China Sea as part of routine operations by the carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy to use AI to speed up shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy has committed $448 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding sector.
FCDO moves ahead with Berlin embassy security renewal
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched preliminary market engagement for a new contract to renew security guarding services at the British Embassy in Berlin
UK backs Syria pledge to eliminate chemical weapons
The UK has welcomed commitments by Syria’s new leadership to fully identify and eliminate remaining chemical weapons stockpiles, according to a statement delivered at the UN Security Council.
Phil Prosser named next Chief of Defence Logistics
Major General Phil Prosser CBE has been approved to become the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support, taking up the role in October...
American supercarrier ‘opens fire’ in Pacific
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has carried out live-fire exercises in the South China Sea as part of routine operations by the carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. Navy.
