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 to get new anti-drone powers
Defence personnel are to be granted new legal powers to counter drones near military sites, following a sharp rise in reported incidents around UK bases.
Man from Yorkshire jailed for planning terror attack
A 21-year-old man from East Yorkshire has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years after being convicted of planning a terrorist attack, according to Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
UK prepares to shoulder greater NATO capability burden
The UK has acknowledged concerns over European reliance American capabilities, but stopped short of committing to leading the replacement should Washington reduce its presence.
UK rejects calls for second British nuclear weapon system
The government has rejected calls to explore a second sovereign method of delivering UK nuclear weapons, arguing that the existing submarine-based system remains the most credible option as nuclear risks increase.
Audit warns fraud risks damaging British defence capability
The NAO estimates that the potential exposure to fraud could reach up to GBP 1.5 billion per year, with the majority of risk arising from defence procurement activity.
Norway selects Chunmoo rocket system in huge deal
Norway has signed a contract to acquire the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) from South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace.
UK warns of rising Russian, Chinese activity in High North
Ministers and senior military leaders have warned that rising Russian activity and growing Chinese interest in the Arctic and High North are driving renewed focus on UK and NATO security in the region.
U.S. Marines select Anduril Bolt-M for OPF-L fielding
The award follows a 13-month testing and evaluation period in which Anduril supplied more than 250 Bolt-M systems to the U.S. Marine Corps.
UK to study Aster 30 integration for Mk41 missile launcher
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to MBDA UK to examine the feasibility of integrating the Mk41 Vertical Launching System with the Aster 30 missile.
Seven arrested in UK during global people-smuggling crackdown
Seven people have been arrested in the United Kingdom as part of an international operation targeting people smuggling and human trafficking networks, led by INTERPOL and coordinated domestically by the National Crime Agency.
