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
Britain considering buying more rocket artillery launchers
The UK is considering the procurement of an additional 15 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers to boost its deep-strike capabilities.
Defence Committee presses MOD for greater transparency
The Chair of the Defence Select Committee, Tan Dhesi MP, has written to the Secretary of State for Defence, urging greater transparency and regular updates on force readiness, ship availability, and critical military capability shortfalls.
British industry warns ‘we are not yet on a war footing’
Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP warned, "if people are not stepping up to the plate, we will fail our country".
Key milestone for new naval support ships as engines tested
The UK’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme has reached a major milestone with the successful Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of two main propulsion engines and the first diesel generator for the lead ship.
Six arrested for operating a Russian spy ring in UK
A group of six Bulgarian nationals residing in the UK have been convicted of operating a Russian spy ring, following an extensive counterintelligence investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
US approves ’emergency’ sale of bulldozers to Israel
The U.S. said that "an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel" of Caterpillar D9 bulldozers.
UK jets escort U.S. bombers in Middle East ‘show of force’
Typhoons deployed in the Middle East have escorted US Air Force B-52 bombers and conducted integration training with regional and coalition air forces.
Here’s how Britain’s nukes are ‘operationally independent’
Operational independence means the UK alone controls the launch, even though Trident depends on long-term US support. Losing this support would take years, not days, to affect Britain's capability.
Canada orders Type 26-derived River-class destroyers
The Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc for the construction of the River-class destroyers, a new fleet of warships based on the UK’s Type 26 design.
Govt can’t provide nuke vet war pension acceptance rates
The UK government has confirmed that it does not have the capability to uniquely identify British nuclear test veterans in the War Pension Scheme, making it impossible to determine their specific acceptance rate.
