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
UK clears Boeing’s $4.7bn takeover of Spirit AeroSystems
UK clears Boeing’s $4.7bn takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, removing a key hurdle for the planemaker’s bid to regain control of its former supplier after years of quality and financial troubles. Airbus set to acquire major Spirit facilities as part of the deal.
BAE Systems invests in AI start-up Oxford Dynamics
BAE Systems has taken an equity stake in Oxford Dynamics, a UK deep-tech start-up specialising in artificial intelligence and robotics, to accelerate the development of advanced defence technologies.
HMS Prince of Wales completes double replenishment at sea
This was the first time a US Navy T-AKE replenishment vessel conducted a RAS with a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class carrier.
Royal Navy awards £41m helicopter support contract
The Royal Navy has awarded a £41 million five-year Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FSHU) contract to Dorset-based small-medium enterprise HeliOperations, creating 15 new jobs and sustaining 80 existing roles.
EOS wins €71m NATO order for truck-mounted laser weapon
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has announced it has secured a €71.4 million order from a European NATO member for a new 100kW high-energy laser weapon system designed to counter drones.
Amerian B-1 bombers undertake ‘hybrid operations’
B-1B Lancer crews from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, have concluded participation in Red Flag-Nellis 25-3, employing a hybrid operations model that combined long-range missions from home station with forward mission planning in Nevada.
Britain urges Israel to halt Gaza offensive escalation
Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan for the military to "prepare to take control of Gaza City".
Operation Hightower – What you need to know
The Royal Air Force has begun long-range operations in the Indo-Pacific under Operation Hightower, deploying F-35B Lightning jets to conduct joint activities with Japanese and South Korean forces.
221 arrests since Palestine Action proscription, say police
Counter Terrorism Police have confirmed that 221 arrests have been made since the UK Government formally proscribed the protest group Palestine Action on 5 July 2025 under terrorism legislation.
Airborne autonomy is the next frontier in naval power
The next leap in naval capability may come not from what sits on the flight deck, but from what takes off from it, says Matt Moore, Business Development Director for Maritime Autonomy at Thales.
