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
Labour MP warns Russia considers itself at war with UK
Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that the UK risks becoming increasingly vulnerable to Russian aggression unless defence preparedness is accelerated
U.S. Special Forces to seize tanker near Europe
According to reports from CBS, U.S. forces are planning to seize the tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, rather than sink it.
Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates
The Royal Navy is operating seven frigates as 2026 begins, highlighting continued strain on the surface escort fleet as it transitions away from the Type 23.
Update on plan for floating drydocks for British submarines
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that design work is already underway on new floating dry docks for the Royal Navy under Programme Euston, with a manufacturing contract to follow.
HII’s ROMULUS unmanned vessel reaches 30% build mark
HII has confirmed that construction of the prototype for its new ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels has reached around 30 per cent completion, with the programme remaining on track for sea trials in late 2026
British troops land ‘in force’ in Arctic region
Royal Marines are deploying to northern Norway "in force" as the United Kingdom and Norway expand their military cooperation in the High North, according to the Royal Navy.
Dstl awards follow-on contract for autonomous vessel support
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a follow-on contract to L3 Harris ASV to provide storage, maintenance and repair services for a fleet of government-owned surface vessels.
UK plans £64.5m mid-life upgrade for Titan and Trojan
The Ministry of Defence has published a transparency notice outlining plans to award a contract for the mid-life update of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armoured engineer vehicles.
American stealth drone linked to Venezuela operation
A highly classified U.S. stealth surveillance drone has been tentatively linked to recent American military activity connected to events in Venezuela, although no official...
U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe
Recent U.S. military air movements into the United Kingdom indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, UK Defence Journal understands.
