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
Britain ‘stepping up’ in fight against Houthi in Yemen
Defence Secretary John Healey told Parliament "the US continues to be the UK’s closest security ally, they are stepping up in the Red Sea – we are alongside them".
UK reaffirms commitment to Arctic security amid review
Responding to a series of written questions from Graeme Downie MP, Defence Minister Luke Pollard reiterated that the UK "is committed to maintaining a coherent Defence posture in the region and will defend and support our Allies should the need arise".
UK holds 1,600 troops at for domestic resilience tasks
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that approximately 1,600 military personnel are currently held at readiness to support UK resilience operations, according to a written parliamentary response.
Minister rejects claims Royal Marines standards are changing
Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns, has rejected online speculation that the standards required to earn the Royal Marines Green Beret are being lowered, confirming that the elite Commando Course remains unchanged.
Royal Navy launches new team to trial AI, lasers at sea
The Royal Navy has established a new team, the Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office (DCTO), to accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge technology to the front line.
Final unit lifted into place on new frigate at Rosyth
Babcock has completed a big milestone in the construction of HMS Active, the second of five Type 31 frigates being built for the Royal Navy, with the final unit successfully lifted into place to complete the ship’s flight deck.
Royal Navy numbers ‘starting to grow’ amid broader strain
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, has told Parliament that Royal Navy personnel numbers are beginning to recover, even as the Armed Forces continue to shrink by 200 to 300 people per month.
Type 32 Frigates remain in concept phase awaiting review
For now, attention remains focused on the delivery of the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.
UK steel use in warships under review as strategy evolves
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the last Royal Navy vessels built primarily from British steel were the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
British jets conduct air strikes on Houthi facilities
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s took part in a joint operation with US forces targeting a Houthi military facility in Yemen yesterday.
