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 American combat drones armed and flown in desert
The United States has flown its two Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes in Nevada, generating multiple sorties and integrating the uncrewed aircraft with manned platforms in local airspace.
Mobile test facility planned for air and sea data links
Defence Equipment and Support is preparing to compete a contract worth an estimated £4 million for the provision and support of a mobile test facility used to fit and assure tactical data links on maritime and air platforms.
UK cyber agency warns over frontier AI behaviour
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has warned that recent incidents involving frontier artificial intelligence models carrying out unauthorised actions and exhibiting what it described as human-like deceptive behaviour demonstrate the need for stronger safeguards.
Korean special forces train with Royal Marines in UK first
Members of the Republic of Korea Navy's Special Warfare Group have trained in the United Kingdom for the first time, working alongside Royal Marines from 42 Commando on counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics skills.
UK sanctions Russian banks and shadow fleet ships
The UK has imposed sanctions on 19 individuals, companies, banks and vessels accused of supporting Russia’s war effort, including six banks and six oil tankers linked to Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet.
Royal Navy tests long-range drone control network
The Royal Navy has demonstrated a system that allowed personnel to receive data from and remotely control several uncrewed aircraft across more than 200 miles of southern England.
Britain to buy new drone warfare testbed vessel
The Royal Navy is planning to procure a multi-role uncrewed surface vessel intended for tech demonstration and to be delivered by the end of the financial year.
European officer to lead Ukraine aid command within a year
NATO's command coordinating military aid to Ukraine is expected to pass to a European or Canadian officer in about a year, and will absorb elements of the American-led Security Assistance Group Ukraine.
France receives first NH90 built for special operations
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate, a variant of the NH90 TTH designed specifically for special operations.
Canada gets first Airbus Flexrotor drones in Voyageur deal
Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed the first purchase order for the Airbus U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system in Canada, making Voyageur the platform's Canadian launch customer, according to Airbus.
