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
MOD confirms accommodation entitlements
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Rented Living Accommodation Project (RLAP) costs approximately £80 million per year and will remain under contract until 1 April 2027.
British defence undergoing biggest reforms in 50 years
The Defence Secretary has announced what he called the “deepest reforms in UK Defence for 50 years”, pledging to end what he described as a culture “obsessed with process”.
Huge £251m UK missile defence contract awarded to Chemring
Roke Manor Research, a subsidiary of Chemring Group, has been awarded a £251 million contract by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to lead a...
UK presence in Baltics ‘key’ to deterrence against Russia
The UK’s forward posture in the Baltics forms part of NATO’s broader deterrence-by-denial strategy, ensuring that any attempt at Russian escalation is met by a visible and integrated Allied response.
MoD confirms 91 Ajax delivered, 498 still to come
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 91 Ajax armoured vehicles have been accepted into service as of March 2025, with a further 498 still to be delivered.
Pollard: UK needs more hybrid naval assets to protect cables
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed that the government is actively pursuing plans to expand its hybrid capabilities at sea, including the protection of undersea cables, with particular emphasis on leveraging successful foreign models and greater industrial involvement.
British warship shoots down waves of attack drones
HMS Dauntless successfully intercepted waves of drones in a final trial before joining HMS Prince of Wales for the upcoming Carrier Strike Group deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
Ukraine conflict in stalemate, says War Studies expert
Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman has challenged assumptions that Russia is making decisive gains in Ukraine, telling MPs that despite a renewed offensive launched in late 2023, Moscow’s progress has been minimal.
Royal Navy’s Merlin fleet in £165m support deal
The Ministry of Defence has signed a £165 million contract extension with Leonardo to maintain and sustain the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 Merlin helicopters.
Britain to introduce new inflatable warships to expand fleet
In a bid to modernise the Royal Navy while dramatically increasing fleet numbers, the UK government has announced the introduction of a new fleet of stealth inflatable warships, designed to be rapidly deployed and almost invisible to enemy radar.
