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
Mental health leading cause of medical disqualification
A letter from Minister for Defence People and Families, Alistair Carns MP, has revealed that psychiatric conditions have consistently been the leading cause of new Army applicants being medically rejected between 2020 and 2024.
British troops ‘shoot down’ swarm of over 100 drones
The experimental system, known as a Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW), uses invisible high-frequency waves to disrupt the internal electronics of airborne threats.
Parliament ‘kept informed’ on Defence reform, says Minister
The government’s sweeping Defence Reform programme will not require formal Parliamentary approval, but ministers have pledged to maintain transparency and keep Parliament updated as the initiative progresses.
MOD outlines support for problem gambling in forces
The Ministry of Defence has outlined its approach to tackling problem gambling within the Armed Forces, following a series of written parliamentary questions from the Lord Bishop of St Albans.
Allies sharpen combat edge at Ramstein Flag 2025
NATO’s largest tactical air exercise of the year, Ramstein Flag 2025, concluded on April 11 at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands, bringing together forces from 15 Allied nations to train across multiple warfighting domains.
Senior U.S Special ops chief sacked after loss of confidence
A senior U.S. Air Force Special Operations leader, Command Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Green, has been dismissed due to a loss of confidence.
Experts outline views on naval capability gapping
A new feature in Britain’s World, the Council on Geostrategy’s online magazine, asks if the United Kingdom is right to accept capability gaps today in pursuit of future readiness.
Princess Royal opens new BAE shipbuilding academy in Glasgow
The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, a flagship training centre designed to prepare thousands of workers for careers building some of the Royal Navy’s most advanced warships.
MPs propose UK-Ukraine defence tech hub
Fred Thomas MP says a UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Production Hub is a "strategic no-brainer"—proposing UK-built kit be shipped straight to Ukraine, with jobs and capability retained at home.
Why ‘Operation Highmast’ matters to the UK
Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
