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
British forces deploy to Arctic island for NATO deterrence
British forces have deployed to the remote Norwegian island of Jan Mayen alongside Norwegian and American personnel as part of a NATO operation intended to strengthen deterrence.
New military accommodation block opens at Kineton
A new £14 million accommodation block has opened at Defence Munitions Kineton , named in honour of an Ammunition Technician killed in Iraq, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation has said.
Russia stretched thin but still has teeth, warns analyst
Russia's disappearance from the Mediterranean shows a navy stretched thin, but the ships it does have remain dangerous and well handled warns ex-navy Commander Tom Sharpe.
Scottish Government moves to strengthen defence industry
Scotland is preparing a Defence Industrial Growth Programme to turn rising defence spending into more jobs, skills and investment as the security of Europe changes.
UK moves to secure critical minerals for defence
The MOD is moving to reduce defence reliance on high-risk critical mineral supply chains through allied sourcing, recycling and alternative supplies, Minister Luke Pollard says.
Dreadnought supplier contract ended after security reviews
A contract within the supply chain for Britain’s new Dreadnought-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines was terminated following security reviews.
Two new British support ships named at Appledore
The second and third ships in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support programme will be named RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful.
Badenoch says UK must prepare for possible war by 2030
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said Britain must increase defence, warning that the country could face a major conflict within the next four years.
More join British Armed Forces than leave for full year
More people joined the UK's Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, resulting in a net gain.
Britain wants laser armed ground vehicle drones
Britain is seeking counter-drone technology that could lead to autonomous laser weapons mounted on Army vehicles and, later, uncrewed ground vehicles.
