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, Germany sign £200m deal for new Army bridging kit
The vehicles will allow troops and heavy armour, including tanks and artillery, to cross rivers or other water obstacles by forming floating bridges or ferries.
NATO and Japan deepen ties with defence industry talks
NATO and Japan have held their first formal dialogue on defence industrial cooperation and capability development, marking a new step in their growing security partnership, the alliance announced.
New American fighter drone begins flight testing
Anduril has begun flight testing of its YFQ-44A prototype for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.
Muscle and mental health issues top forces’ no-deploy list
Musculoskeletal injuries and mental health conditions were the leading medical reasons preventing UK armed forces personnel from being deployed in the past year, according to new data released by the Ministry of Defence.
UK ramps up pressure on Putin
The UK government has pledged to intensify economic and military pressure on Russia while sustaining long-term support for Ukraine, following a House of Lords debate in which ministers reaffirmed Britain’s role as one of Kyiv’s closest allies.
NATO warns against losing biotech edge to China and Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged allied nations to accelerate innovation and investment in biotechnology to ensure the alliance remains ahead of rivals such as China and Russia, the organisation stated.
British troops ‘ready to go’ to support peace in Ukraine
British troops are on standby to deploy as part of a planned multinational force to support Ukraine’s stability and security in the event of a ceasefire.
Royal Navy ship ‘surrounded’ by drone boat swarm
Five uncrewed boats remotely piloted from 500 miles away surrounded HMS Tyne during a three-day demonstration off the Scottish coast.
Lockheed invests in Saildrone to arm USVs
Larger Saildrone designs are being developed to support heavier payloads, including a Mk70 vertical launch system and thin line towed arrays.
Findlay: SNP ‘hostility’ damaging Scotland’s defence sector
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotland’s defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard.
