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 to buy 7,000 new long-range weapons
The UK Government will procure up to 7,000 domestically built long-range weapons according to details from the forthcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
UK signals £16.5m plan for deep-water ROV system
The Ministry of Defence has indicated plans to procure a deep-water Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system for military salvage operations, with an estimated contract value of £16.5 million including VAT.
SNP policy ‘kills’ £11m naval welding project on the Clyde
SNP "hostility" to defence jobs slammed by Labour MP Graeme Downie: "Skilled working-class Scots are losing out because of out-of-date dogma"
Latvia to build ASCOD IFVs as Patria begins local assembly
The first completed units are expected to roll off the line in June 2026.
RAF Mildenhall tests drone defence in Skyway Chariot drill
Airmen from the 100th Security Forces Squadron responded to a simulated drone incursion during Skyway Chariot, a combat readiness inspection conducted at RAF Mildenhall...
£1.5bn boost to forces housing in Strategic Defence Review
Thousands of military families across the UK are set to benefit from over £1.5 billion in new funding for Armed Forces housing, as part of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
Could new British jets be built in Scotland?
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is being pitched as the build site for the first British trainer jet in 50 years, an offering from start-up Aeralis.
Four men jailed for promoting and funding Islamic State
Four men have been sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison for sharing terrorism propaganda and arranging financial support for the banned Islamic State group via a WhatsApp chat group.
Massive submarine section makes way through town
Barrow-in-Furness briefly came to a halt last week as a large module for the Royal Navy’s new Dreadnought-class submarine was transported through the town.
Norway, US guide shared weapons in NATO first at FS25
Norwegian and U.S. forces achieved a NATO milestone during Exercise Formidable Shield 25, successfully redirecting live U.S. munitions mid-flight using Norwegian guidance systems in a first-of-its-kind weapons integration test.
